Artwork
Study of a hand
Study of a hand is an oil painting by Stanisław Lentz. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.
About this work
Overview
Study of a Hand is a painting created by Polish artist Stanisław Lentz around 1900. It is an oil-on-canvas work currently held in the National Museum in Warsaw.
Subject & Meaning
The painting is a detailed depiction of a human hand, with the wrist and forearm visible. The hand is shown with the palm facing downwards and fingers curled inwards, set against a dark grey background that accentuates its features.
Technique & Style
Lentz's use of oil paint achieves a realistic representation of the hand, capturing the subtleties of skin texture and tone. The contrast between light and dark areas creates a sense of depth and dimensionality.
History & Provenance
Lentz, known for his portraits and illustrations, taught at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw from 1909 until his death in 1920. The painting has been part of the National Museum in Warsaw's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Stanisław Lentz (April 23, 1861 – October 19, 1920) was a Polish painter, portraitist, illustrator, and a professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw from 1909.
