Hand of the Divine, A Hinda Swami's Blessing, South India
Artist
Elisabeth Sunday
(American, b. 1958)
CultureAmerican
Date1995
MediumGold toned gelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall, Image: 19 1/2 x 14 3/4 in. (49.5 x 37.5 cm)
Overall, Support: 23 3/4 × 19 7/8 in. (60.3 × 50.5 cm)
Overall, Support: 23 3/4 × 19 7/8 in. (60.3 × 50.5 cm)
InscribedSigned and dated on verso
Credit LineGift of Christina and George M. Kemp and Robin M. N. and Steven R. Jones
Object number2005.15.3
Not on view
DescriptionThis is a gold-toned gelatin silver print of a bearded Indian man, elongated, facing the camera with his right hand raised. He has no shirt on, but wears a necklace made of large, dark beads. His legs seem to disappear in the atmosphere.ProvenanceGift of Christina and George M. Kemp and Robin M. N. and Steven R. Jones to the Chrysler Museum of Art, 2005. Published ReferencesTeresa Annas, "Photographer reflects ethereal view of subjects," _The Virginian-Pilot_ (Saturday, March 27, 2004): E1, E2.
Unknown
Late Dynasty 5-early Dynasty 6, reigns of Unas or Pepy I, 2375-2287 B.C.E.
Elisabeth Hase
