The artwork, titled “Hand,” is a pencil sketch on paper by Vincent van Gogh, created in 1885 in Nuenen, Netherlands. It is a part of the Realism art movement and belongs to the genre of sketches and studies. This piece is currently housed at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The artwork depicts a detailed study of a human hand and lower arm, rendered with meticulous attention to the textural and structural nuances of the subject. Employing soft, intricate pencil strokes, van Gogh captures the musculature and shading of the hand, imbuing it with a vivid sense of realism. The image showcases the artist’s skill in anatomical rendering and his ability to convey lifelike qualities through minimalistic yet precise lines.
