The Welcoming Hands - Paris, France
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2
N 48° 51.916 E 002° 19.376
31U E 450344 N 5412699
This sculpture is located in the Tuileries Gardens in Paris.
Waymark Code: WMD7XA
Location: Île-de-France, France
Date Posted: 12/03/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
Views: 40

This unusual sculpture is comprised of several pieces depicting hands on several different stone blocks. Most of the hands are interacting with a hand or hands of another individual, but on one of the blocks, a baby's hand lies upright by itself. The bronze work is by French/American artist Louise Bourgeois (1911-2010) and is dated 1996. Read more about the artist at (visit link)
Additional (and better) photos of the work can be seen on this website: (visit link)
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: The Welcoming Hands

Figure Type: Human

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Louise Bourgeois

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1996

Materials used: bronze

Location: in the Tuileries Gardens in Paris

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