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Outstretched arms
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Montage of outstretched arms. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)
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H. Armstrong Roberts
Media ID 11928348
1950 1959 Arms Asking Assistance Bizarre Black Background Character Dependency Despair Digital Composite Exposure Grotesque Hand Hands Human Arm Human Hand Large Group Of Objects Manual Many Medium Group Of People Montage Multiple Multiple Exposure Mystery Outstretched Palms Person Persons Pleading Reaching Scary Spooky Story Strange Stretching Symbol Symbolic Variation Different Disembodied Eery Help Need Several
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your space with our Outstretched Arms Poster Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, captured by H. Armstrong Roberts in the 1950s, features a striking montage of outstretched arms reaching towards the sky. The black and white contrast adds a classic, vintage feel, making it a versatile addition to any room. Bring the essence of unity and positivity into your home or office with this beautiful fine art print.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.7cm x 42cm (21.1" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this haunting print from the 1950s, we are confronted with a mesmerizing montage of outstretched arms. The image captures a bizarre yet powerful symbol of human need, dependency, and desperation. Disembodied hands emerge from the depths of darkness, reaching out in an eerie display that evokes both curiosity and unease. The multiple exposure technique used by photographer H. Armstrong Roberts adds to the mystery surrounding these outstretched arms. Each hand tells its own story, representing different characters and emotions within this medium group of people. Some palms seem to beg for assistance or help, while others stretch towards us with an air of grotesque fascination. This studio shot offers a unique variation on traditional portraiture as it focuses solely on the limbs rather than full figures or faces. The stark contrast against the black background intensifies the impact of each arm's plea for attention. As viewers, we find ourselves captivated by this strange assembly of hands that transcend time and space. It is as if they are frozen in perpetual motion, forever trapped between despair and hope. This archival piece serves as a reminder that even in our modern world, where technology connects us instantly across continents, there remains an inherent need for human connection and support.
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