Four Hands

"Four Hands" by Vincent van Gogh, created around 1885 in Nuenen, Netherlands, is a powerful sketch and study executed with pencil on paper. This intimate drawing focuses on the detailed depiction of two pairs of hands, reflecting van Gogh’s early interest in Realism and his desire to capture the physical and emotional essence of his subjects. Rather than mere imitation, the artwork reveals the artist's exploration of human connection, a theme that would later evolve as he embraced more expressive techniques during the Impressionist era.