The "Hope" Grasshopper. Dona Antônia's Wish-Ribbon Bracelet. Five Centuries Work the Land at Black River.

1999, printed 2001

Fazal Sheikh

Associated Names
Fazal Sheikh

Artist, American, born 1965

The image shows a close-up view of a human hand. The hand is positioned slightly open with fingers relaxed and slightly bent. It features prominent knuckles, defined lines, and visible texture, suggesting a mature skin tone and weathered appearance. The thumbnail is shown with a visible cut and signs of wear. The background consists of a blurred, earthy surface with an uneven, textured appearance, possibly indicating a natural or outdoor setting. There are no visible objects or jewelry on the hand. The focus is on the intricate details of the skin and the structure of the hand.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Joseph M. Cohen Family Collection

  • Dimensions

    image: 37.15 x 37.15 cm (14 5/8 x 14 5/8 in.)
    framed: 38.1 × 38.1 × 3.81 cm (15 × 15 × 1 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.156.8


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Joseph Cohen, New York; gift to NGA, 2014.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2001

  • In Response to Place: Photographs from the Nature Conservancy's Last Great Places, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, September 15 – December 31, 2001; Houston Museum of Science, Houston, TX, February 1 – April 28, 2002; Bellevue Art Museum, Seattle, WA, June 29 – September 3, 2002; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, GA, August – December 2002; Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indianapolis, IN, May 10 – August 3, 2003; Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago, IL, January 24 – March 28, 2004; Cincinnati Museum Center, Cincinnati, OH, May 8 – June 15, 2004; Contemporary Arts Center of Virginia, Virginia Beach, VA, July 31 – September 2004; Renaissance Center, Detroit, MI, May 13 – June 26, 2005

Wikidata ID

Q64147529

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