Hand Print Collection

Argentina, Patagonia, Cueva de las Manos, ( Cave of Hands ), cave paintings
Argentina - Patagonia - Cueva de las Manos, ( Cave of the Hands ) (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1999). Cave paintings

CAVE ART: PECH MERLE. Prehistoric human handprint from Pech Merle cave, France

Aboriginal Rock Art at the Art Gallery, Carnarvon Gorge, Carnarvon National Park, Queensland, Australia, Pacific

Aboriginal Rock Art at the Art Gallery, Carnarvon Gorge, Carnarvon National Park, Queensland, Australia, Pacific

Hand print with reference grid superimposed used to identify criminals, 1892 (photo)
5616550 Hand print with reference grid superimposed used to identify criminals, 1892 (photo); Universal History Archive/UIG

Kazakhstan, Almaty, Respublika Alangy Soviet created ceremonial sqaure, Bronze book with Hand print of President Nazarbaevs palm

Hand prints, Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, USA

Memorial to Isabel of Castille in the Alcazar Gardens (bronze)
KW293323 Memorial to Isabel of Castille in the Alcazar Gardens (bronze) by Spanish School; Alcazar Gardens, Cordoba, Spain; (add.info)

Louis Armstrong, veteran Jazz star, dips his hands in black ink and made handprints which will be use in factories along with the slogan " take care" to prevent accidents in the work palce

Human and gorilla handprints. On the left is a handprint from the left hand of a human adult male. On the right is a print from the right hand of a young gorilla

Handprint of gorilla, artwork from Dr Henry Fauldss Guide to Finger-print Identification, 1905. Faulds, a Scottish scientist, was an early developer of fingerprint analysis

Black and white digital illustration of incomplete hand print

San rock art hand prints, Cederberg mountains, Western Cape, South Africa, Africa

Hand and foot prints of Gene Autry, Manns (Graumans) Chinese Movie Theatre, Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, United States of America, North America

Grass palm prints, artwork F006 / 3956
Grass palm prints, computer artwork

Grass palm print, artwork F006 / 3951
Grass palm print, computer artwork

Hand prints F007 / 6551
Hand prints

Hand prints F007 / 6522
Hand prints

Heat-sensitive paints C014 / 0288
Heat-sensitive paints. Heat signature of a human hand left on surfaces coated with heat sensitive paints

Lascaux cave paintings replica workshop C013 / 7371
Lascaux cave paintings replica workshop. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963, with the Lascaux II replica opening nearby in 1983

Belgium, Liege, mural painting

Human handprint. A handprint from the left hand of a human adult male, showing the pattern of palmar creases. Handprints, like fingerprints, can be used for identification

Handprint forensics, 19th century
Handprint forensics. Artwork from the tenth volume (second period of 1892) of the French popular science weekly La Science Illustree

Forensic scientist
MODEL RELEASED. Forensic scientist

Forensic identification, conceptual image
Hand print DNA assay

WORLD WAR I: LIBERTY LOAN. The Hun-his Mark. Blot it Out. American World War I Liberty Loan poster

USA, Utah, Pictograph Hand-prints on sandstone, Ancient Puebloans, Canyonlands National Park, Meander Canyon, Colorado River

USA, New Mexico, Taos: Taos Indian Pueblo (b. 1450) Patriotic & Artistic Pueblo Door
USA, New Mexico, Taos: Taos Indian Pueblo (b.1450) Patriotic & Artistic Pueblo Door

Old Anasazi Indian petroglyph, Mystery Valley, Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, Arizona, United States of America, North America

The handprints or Sati marks of ladies who died on the pyres, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India

Le Palais des Festivals, Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes, Cote d Azur, Provence, France, Europe

Jackie Chans star and hand prints, Avenue of Stars, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China, Asia

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"Tracing the History of Handprints: From Argentina's Cave of Hands to France's Pech Merle" Embark on a journey through time and culture as we explore the fascinating world of handprints. In Argentina's Patagonia region lies the enigmatic Cueva de las Manos, or Cave of Hands, adorned with ancient cave paintings that showcase human creativity dating back thousands of years. These captivating artworks offer a glimpse into the lives and beliefs of our ancestors. Across continents, in Carnarvon Gorge within Australia's Carnarvon National Park, Aboriginal Rock Art at the Art Gallery mesmerizes visitors with its intricate depictions. The vibrant colors and skillful techniques used by indigenous artists tell stories passed down through generations. Venturing further into South America, Chi-Chi Gorge in Guyana reveals Karowrieng rock paintings that bear witness to an ancient civilization's existence. These handprints etched onto stone surfaces serve as a testament to their cultural heritage. From North America comes Capitol Reef National Park in Utah, where handprints left by early inhabitants adorn rocky walls. These imprints connect us to those who once roamed these lands centuries ago, leaving behind traces for us to marvel at today. Traveling eastward brings us to Kazakhstan's Almaty city square - Respublika Alangy Soviet created ceremonial square - where bronze book sculptures immortalize history through engraved hand impressions. Similarly, Isabel of Castille is commemorated in Spain’s Alcazar Gardens with a memorial featuring her bronze hands forever capturing her legacy. In the realm of music legends, Louis Armstrong leaves his mark not only through his timeless jazz melodies but also by dipping his hands in black ink – an iconic image symbolizing his indelible impact on American music history. As we reach Astana city boulevard in Kazakhstan once again, Nurzhol Bulvar captivates passersby with Bayterek Tower's gilded handprint, a symbol of hope and aspiration for the nation.