Who painted Hands Etching?

Hands Etching was painted by Francis Seymour Haden in 1865.

Where can I see Hands Etching?

Hands Etching is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Hands Etching?

Hands Etching is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Hands Etching

Francis Seymour Haden , 1865

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.

Accession no.: 1921.159
Credit line: Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland

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.