Student Artwork Guide

Name Class Date

León David Ferrari, Hands (1964). Reproduced for reference; rights reserved by the rights holder. See this canvas under a moving light: the drawing, the true colour under the varnish, the bare pigment

The facts

Artist: León David Ferrari originaluniqueart.com/en/artists/leon-david-ferrari/
Artist’s dates: 1920 – 2013
Painted: 1964
Original size: 119 x 73 cm

Copyright This work is still under copyright. León David Ferrari died in 2013; copyright lasts 70 years after the artist’s death, so it remains in force until 2083. The image is shown here for classroom reference; rights remain with the rights holder.

Hands — León David Ferrari

How big is it?

The original measures 119 × 73 cm (height × width), drawn here beside an adult of average height.

When was this painted?

first works

1920
1930
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Row above: the years. Row below: how old the artist was at the start and at the end of each span — 0 at birth, 93 at death.

Painted when the artist was 44. The artist lived to 93. 0 of the 56 dated works by this artist in our catalogue came earlier.

Shaded: the lifetime of León David Ferrari (1920–2013) ▲ this work, 1964 every dated painting, decade by decade

First works: up to 1988 Main working years: 1988–2003 Late works: from 2003

Those three bands split the works this catalogue has a date for into a first quarter, a middle half and a last quarter. They are not the artist’s complete output: a thin stretch may be a gap in the record rather than a quiet spell. The same years with the artist’s life laid along them

Compare with

Free Union, 1995 originaluniqueart.com/en/art/leon-david-ferrari-free-union-D683WS-en/
Untitled, , 1988 originaluniqueart.com/en/art/leon-david-ferrari-untitled-D9E5KH-en/
Untitled, , 1986 originaluniqueart.com/en/art/leon-david-ferrari-untitled-DD22P8-en/

Pick one work above: name two things it shares with this one, and one thing that's different.

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Colours

Measured from the image

Main colour

Espresso #544a41

Catalogued palette

#544A41
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#3C352E

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Palette: Earthy The dominant colour family in the image.
Main colour name: Espresso
Intensity: Monochromatic How saturated and varied the colours are, from a single toned-down hue to many bright ones.
Contrast: Serene How much the colours differ in lightness and saturation across the picture.
Harmony: Unified Palette How well the colours work together, from clashing to fully unified.
Brightness: Shadow How light or dark the picture reads overall, from deep shadow to bright highlight.
Saturation: Muted How pure and strong the colours are, from near-grey to fully vivid.

Where in the world is this painting looked at?

under 1%
1–3%
3–8%
8–20%
20% and over

This painting alone has too few recorded visitors to map, so the plate reads every work by León David Ferrari over the last twelve months — 2 countries in all. Where these figures come from

The ten leading countries

1 China 83.3%
2 United States of America 16.7%

Find the three darkest countries on the map. Is the museum that keeps this painting in any of them? Write down one reason people far away might look at it.

The 11 most looked-at works by León David Ferrari

1 Blind man, 1995 33.3%
2 Reciprocal Spectators, 2003 11.1%
3 Floor, 1988 11.1%
4 Untitled,, 1987 5.6%
5 Rond Point, 2003 5.6%
6 Hands, 1964 this painting 5.6%
7 Untitled, 2007 5.6%
8 Restrooms, 2003 5.6%
9 Untitled, 2009 5.6%
10 Untitled, Homens series, 1988 5.6%
11 Untitled, Banheiros series, 1988 5.6%

Together these works take 100.0% of all the attention this artist's paintings received over the last twelve months. The catalogue holds 56 works by this artist, of which 11 were looked at at least once. This painting ranks 6 of them, with 5.6% of that attention. The same counts, month by month

Bars measure attention, not quality. Pick the work at the top and this one: name one thing that might make a painting famous beyond how well it is painted.

Hands — León David Ferrari

In 1962 León Ferrari incorporated the technique of drawing to his artistic work, which until then had been focused on sculpture, and in 1963 and 1964 he made a series of collages in which, in some cases, he included wires and paper cuttings. In the work

Artist

León David Ferrari

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina

a life marked by protest and artistic expression

león david ferrari, an argentine contemporary conceptual artist, left an indelible mark on the art world with his provocative works that challenged the status quo. born in buenos aires, argentina on september 3, 1920, ferrari's life was a testament to the power of artistic expression as a form of dissent.

early life and career

ferrari's artistic journey began in the early 1950s, with his works often reflecting his disdain for the argentine government, imperialism, and the church. this is exemplified in his piece western and christian civilization, which depicted a near life-size christ hanging crucified on an american fighter jet, sparking controversy upon its creation in 1965.

notable works and exhibitions

* untitled (23 x 16 cm), part of the buenos aires museum of modern art (buenos aires, argentina), showcases ferrari's mastery of oil painting on paper. * untitled, banheiros series, another piece from the same museum, further demonstrates his versatility in using paper as a medium.

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legacy and impact

ferrari's extended career, spanning from 1954 to his passing in 2013, was marked by protests against his work, including from pope francis when he was still cardinal jorge bergoglio. despite the controversy, ferrari's art remains a powerful commentary on the societal issues of his time. his legacy continues to inspire and provoke, serving as a testament to the enduring power of artistic expression.

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discover the museo nacional de bellas artes (argentina), a renowned art museum in buenos aires, featuring an extensive collection of argentine and international artworks.

conclusion

león david ferrari's life was a complex interplay of artistic expression and societal dissent. through his works, available on AllPaintingsStore.com, we are reminded of the profound impact one individual can have on our collective cultural consciousness.

explore león david ferrari's artworks

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Where to read more

The artist León David Ferrari originaluniqueart.com/en/artists/leon-david-ferrari/
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Find this online

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Cite this artwork

MLA: Ferrari, León David. Hands. 1964, https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/leon-david-ferrari-hands-D4A5TK-en/
APA: Ferrari, León David (1964). Hands [Painting]. https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/leon-david-ferrari-hands-D4A5TK-en/
Chicago: León David Ferrari. Hands. 1964. https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/leon-david-ferrari-hands-D4A5TK-en/
Harvard: Ferrari, León David (1964) Hands. Available at: https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/leon-david-ferrari-hands-D4A5TK-en/

Hands — León David Ferrari

Look closely

Answer in your own words. There are no wrong answers here — only answers you can explain.

What catches your eye first, and why?
Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
Look back at Free Union (1995), earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
León David Ferrari was about 44 when this was made. What in it looks like the work of an artist at that stage?
What might the artist have wanted you to feel?

Your response

Write a short paragraph about this artwork. Use the facts from the earlier parts of this guide, and your answers above.

Questions & Answers

What color harmony does "Hands" by León David Ferrari display?

The colors of "Hands" by León David Ferrari show a unified palette harmony. Harmony describes how the colors relate to each other.

What color intensity does "Hands" by León David Ferrari have?

The color intensity of "Hands" is monochromatic. Intensity describes how strong the colors appear.

Is León David Ferrari, creator of "Hands", known under other names?

León David Ferrari is also known as León Ferrari, Leon David Ferrari, Leon Ferrari.