“Untitled (Exploding Hand), Paris, France” is a photographic piece created by Lee Miller in 1930. As an exemplar of the Surrealism art movement, this artwork captures a moment imbued with an enigmatic and dream-like quality, characteristic of the genre.
The artwork features a dramatic scene in which a hand appears to have just shattered a glass door. The image is strikingly composed, emphasizing the dynamic motion and the consequent destruction. The stark contrast between the dark backdrop and the highlights on the hand and glass shards further accentuates the surreal and almost otherworldly atmosphere. The photograph’s setting in Paris during the early 20th century lends it an additional layer of historical and cultural intrigue.
