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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Study of a Hand

European 19th Century

1865

Medium: albumen silver print
Classification: Photograph
Dimensions: image/sheet: 17.3 × 12.3 cm (6 13/16 × 4 13/16 in.)
Culture: European
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CPH
Credit line: Patrons' Permanent Fund
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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