Right Hand

Auguste Rodin

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a human hand, capturing an anatomically detailed representation of the fingers, palm, and wrist. It is crafted from a light-colored material resembling marble or plaster, giving it a white, slightly textured appearance. The hand is positioned in a relaxed, slightly open pose, with the fingers gently curved downward toward the surface upon which it rests. The texture and color suggest that the material has a smooth, yet natural stone-like quality. The sculpture is presented without any ornamentation or supporting structure.