In Hands, Andrey Novikov removes almost everything that normally establishes a person’s identity. There is no face and no narrative setting; the painting concentrates instead on the quiet language of gesture. The close crop turns an ordinary placement of hands into the entire subject. Their different positions — one resting over the other — create a subtle sense of contact and restraint, while the warm flesh tones are held together by the pale fabric surrounding them. At 40 × 30 cm, the scale preserves the intimacy of a painted study rather than turning the gesture into something monumental. The work is executed traditionally in oil on canvas, with visible brushwork, variations in paint density and passages of exposed weave remaining part of the finished surface. Florentine varnish introduces another material quality: depending on the light and viewing angle, its darker passages can shift towards a warm golden reflection. These physical qualities are particularly apparent when the painting is seen in person. Hands is the unique original painting created by Andrey Novikov in 2026 — the work offered for sale is the painting itself, not a print or edition. Andrey Novikov Hands, 2026 Oil on canvas, Florentine varnish 40 × 30 cm Unique work Interest-free instalments are available. To see the original before purchasing, select Enquire to arrange a private studio viewing.