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Study of a Hand

1865

European 19th Century

Associated Names

European 19th Century

Artist

The image shows an up-close view of a person's hand. The hand is positioned with the back facing the viewer and fingers slightly bent, relaxed, against a flat surface. The skin appears smooth. There are no specific facial features or hair visible. The image does not display any clothing. The background is plain and likely composed of a neutral, slightly textured surface behind the hand.

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Artwork overview

Medium

albumen silver print
Credit Line

Patrons' Permanent Fund
Dimensions

image/sheet: 17.3 × 12.3 cm (6 13/16 × 4 13/16 in.)
Accession Number

1995.36.123

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

David and Mary Robinson, Sausalito, CA; NGA purchase, 1995.

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Exhibition History

1986

19th Century Photographs from the Collection of Mary and David Robinson, Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts, California Palace of the Legion of Honor, San Francisco, 1986.

Wikidata ID

Q64147489

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