Hand Glove Advertisement

c. 1938

Robert Calvin

Associated Names
Robert Calvin

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is an image of a wooden hand model. The artwork shows a realistic wooden hand with articulated joints, resembling those used by artists for drawing. The hand is upright with slightly bent fingers, showcasing the craftsmanship of the sculpture. The colors are muted with tones of brown and beige, enhancing the texture and grain of the wood. The background is plain, focusing entirely on the hand.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.2 x 24.5 cm (13 7/16 x 9 5/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 8" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13822

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 83, pl. 263.

Wikidata ID

Q64628853

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