The artwork, entitled “Two Hands,” was created by Vincent van Gogh in the year 1885. This piece is a part of the Realism art movement and falls under the genre of sketch and study.
The artwork features two intricately sketched hands, depicted with considerable detail and precision. The upper hand is depicted in a closed position, as though grasping an object, while the lower hand rests on a surface with its fingers spread. The contours and shadows of the hands are rendered through careful shading, highlighting the structure and texture of the skin and emphasizing the artist’s skill in capturing the human form. The sleeves of the subject are also visible, drawn with a similar meticulousness to demonstrate the drapery and folds of fabric. The sepia tones and the fine lines of the sketch embody van Gogh’s commitment to realism and his ability to portray everyday subjects with profound depth and accuracy.
