The sculpture depicts a human hand, capturing an anatomically detailed representation of the fingers, palm, and wrist. It is crafted from a light-colored material resembling marble or plaster, giving it a white, slightly textured appearance. The hand is positioned in a relaxed, slightly open pose, with the fingers gently curved downward toward the surface upon which it rests. The texture and color suggest that the material has a smooth, yet natural stone-like quality. The sculpture is presented without any ornamentation or supporting structure.

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Right Hand

sculptor Auguste Rodin (French, 1840 - 1917)

possibly 1880

Medium: plaster
Classification: Sculpture
Dimensions: overall (greatest extension): 10.2 cm (4 in.)
Culture: French
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CSD
Credit line: Gift of Mrs. John W. Simpson
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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