Hand 1881 - 1894

This plaster cast of a hand by Auguste Rodin, created between 1881 and 1894, is a powerful example of the artist's focus on capturing the essence of human form. The hand is rendered with meticulous detail, emphasizing the subtle variations in texture and the flow of muscles and tendons. While small in scale, this study demonstrates Rodin's commitment to anatomical accuracy and his ability to convey emotion and movement through a single body part. The "Hand" is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.