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The Square Hand (litho)
7188984 The Square Hand (litho) by Gotch, Rosamund Brunel Horsley (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Square Hand. Illustration for The Science of the Hand translated from the French of M Le Capitaine Cs D Arpentigny (Ward, Lock and Bowden, 1895). Plates and diagrams by Rosamund Brunel Horsley.); © Look and Learn
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Cheirognomy Human Mind Read Tendencies Understand Understanding Understood
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The Square Hand - A Fascinating Glimpse into the Science of Cheirognomy
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. This black and white lithograph, titled "The Square Hand" offers a unique window into the world of 19th-century scientific understanding. Created by Rosamund Brunel Horsley Gotch (1864-1949), this illustration was featured in the book "The Science of the Hand" translated from French by M Le Capitaine Cs D Arpentigny. Intriguingly, this artwork delves into cheirognomy, a field that explores how hand shapes and structures can reveal insights about an individual's personality traits and tendencies. The square hand depicted here represents one such type, with its distinct angles and lines providing clues to deciphering the human mind. As we delve deeper into this lithograph, we are transported back to a time when scientific methods were employed to understand not only our bodies but also our inner selves. Through intricate details and precise illustrations, Horsley skillfully captures the essence of cheirognomy as it was understood in the late 19th century. This print serves as a testament to both artistic talent and intellectual curiosity prevalent during that era. It invites us to explore a forgotten branch of science while reminding us that even seemingly mundane aspects like our hands hold secrets waiting to be discovered. With its historical significance and thought-provoking subject matter, "The Square Hand" continues to captivate viewers today, offering them an opportunity for
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