La Main By Alberto Giacometti - Bronze Metal Sculpture On Marble Base

Condition: This sculpture is in perfect condition
Bronze Dimensions with Marble Base: Height 16 inches X Width 18 inches
Marble Dimensions:5.5 inches X 3 inches
Height without base:11.5 inches
Weight:10 LBS
Inventory:82XNAB0066028
Original or Reproduction: Reproduction

This captivating bronze sculpture, titled La Main, encapsulates the profound and multifaceted symbolism of the human hand. Serving as our primary connection between the mind and the world, the hand embodies our innate ability to shape and transform our environment. Its outstretched form beautifully portrays the universal human inclination to reach out, explore, and aspire within the world around us. For an artist like Giacometti, the hand is a potent symbol, representing the realization of creative potential. In the presence of others, the hand can convey a myriad of emotions and intentions, from love and connection to fear and caution. Giacomettis sculpture captures the essence of these gestures, making it a powerful representation of the complexity of human expression. Despite its delicate appearance, La Main carries the emotional and symbolic weight of countless human interactions and experiences. Created during 1947, alongside other sculptures like Le Nez and Tete sur tige, this artwork is part of Giacomettis exploration of the human form, a precursor to his iconic elongated sculptures. La Main invites viewers to contemplate the significance of the hand in our lives, making it a thought-provoking addition to any art collection or space.