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Emile Cero

National Gallery of Art

The painting shows intertwined hands within a rectangular frame. The piece portrays a relief sculpture of two hands clasped together, against a textured background within a rectangular border. The hands are detailed with contours and shading, giving a sense of unity and solidarity. Light and shadow are used to enhance the tactile quality of the sculpture. Below the image, the name 'Emile Ciro' is present.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Dimensions
4924 × 3398 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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