Artwork
Brother and sister clasping hands
Brother and sister clasping hands is a photography by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1862 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2021.96
- Credit line
- Gift of Michael Mattis and Judith Hochberg
About this work
Overview
A photograph titled 'Brother and sister clasping hands' shows two children standing together.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a boy and girl, dressed in dark, formal attire, holding hands and gazing directly at the viewer, conveying a sense of somber intimacy.
Technique & Style
The photograph features a plain backdrop and a blue-patterned fabric-covered chair or bench, with the subjects posed stiffly, suggesting a formal, posed portrait.
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