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Poster Print : Study of a Hand, early-mid 18th century. Creator: Georg Engelhard Schroder
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Study of a Hand, early-mid 18th century. Creator: Georg Engelhard Schroder
Study of a Hand, early-mid 18th century
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Media ID 36386310
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Arithmetic Compass Compasses Dividers Georg Engelhard Schröder Hand Mathematical Instrument Mathematics Maths Oil On Canvas Mounted On Masonite Pair Of Compasses Schroder Georg Engelhard Studies National Museum Sweden Nationalmuseum Sweden Stockholm National Museum
18x24 inch Poster Print
Discover the timeless beauty of art history with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints. This exquisite piece, titled "Study of a Hand," is a masterpiece by Georg Engelhard Schroder from the early-mid 18th century. Captured by Heritage Images, this detailed and intricately rendered hand study invites you to explore the rich history of art and the skillful techniques of the past. Bring this captivating work of art into your home or office and elevate your space with a touch of history and culture.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This exquisite oil on canvas study of a hand, created by Georg Engelhard Schröder in the early-mid 18th century, offers a captivating glimpse into the artistic and mathematical traditions of the time. The intricately rendered hand, its veins and creases delicately depicted, rests atop a worn, textured surface, its fingers gently curled around a pair of compasses and a set of dividers. The use of these mathematical instruments alludes to the hand's role as a tool for calculation and measurement, a symbol of the intellectual pursuits of the era. The rich, earthy tones of the background and the warm, golden hues of the hand itself create a sense of depth and texture, inviting the viewer to explore the intricacies of the image. The meticulous attention to detail and the subtle play of light and shadow demonstrate Schröder's mastery of the oil painting technique. Georg Engelhard Schröder (1693-1754) was a prominent German painter and draftsman, known for his studies of hands and other anatomical subjects. His works were highly regarded in the scientific and artistic communities of his time, and were often used as teaching tools for students of anatomy and drawing. This study of a hand, now housed in the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden, is a testament to the enduring appeal of the human form and the interconnectedness of art and science in the 18th century. The use of mathematical instruments in the composition underscores the importance of mathematics in the study of the body and the natural world, and serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage that continues to inspire and inform our understanding of both art and science today.
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