Artwork
Hands Etching
Hands Etching is a print by the Impressionist artist Francis Seymour Haden. It dates from 1865 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Hands Etching is a print created by Francis Seymour Haden in 1865, currently part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two weary hands at rest on a surface, surrounded by scattered artistic tools. The Latin inscription 'Ô Laborum Dulce Lenimen' (Oh Labor, Sweet Relief) above the hands conveys a sense of exhaustion and relief following labor.
Technique & Style
Characterized by rough, quick lines resembling hasty strokes, the etching's spontaneous execution mirrors the weary state it portrays.
History & Provenance
Created in 1865 by Francis Seymour Haden, the work is now held in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.
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