The sculpture depicts a human hand with five fingers that are slightly spread apart and gently curved. It is made from a light-colored material, possibly marble, with a pale grayish-white hue. The surface of the sculpture has a textured appearance, with a rough finish, highlighting its carved nature. The hand is positioned as if resting on a flat surface, with the palm facing downward and the fingers curving slightly inward.
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Left Hand

sculptor Auguste Rodin (French, 1840 - 1917)

possibly 1880

Medium
plaster
Classification
Sculpture
Dimensions
overall (greatest extension): 4.2 cm (1 5/8 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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