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The Hands

Artist H. C. Westermann (American, 1922 - 1981)
Date1961
MediumCast aluminum, laminated wood, linoleum, chromium-plated pipe, paint, and metal
DimensionsOverall: 43 3/4 × 21 3/8 × 21 3/8 inches (111.13 × 54.29 × 54.29 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Hollander
Object numberF73-36
SignedVerso of plywood (on back of "neck"): "H.C.W./ 1961"
On View
Not on view
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Copyright© Estate of Lester Beall / Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
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