Hand with base 1880 - 1890

“Hand with base” is a plaster sculpture by Auguste Rodin, created between 1880 and 1890, and is now part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. The piece exemplifies Rodin's masterful use of light and shadow to create a sense of depth and movement in a seemingly simple subject. The sculpture is a prime example of Rodin's exploration of the human form and its potential for expressive gesture, typical of his works such as “The Thinker”.