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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
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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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