Large Hands

Here are two of Dick’s larger works. The distinctive aspect of these and most of Dick’s full length portraits, especially with men, is an emphasis on large hands. I remember asking him why he did this and he told me that he had learned it early on as a way to solidify the model and bring it to completion. It gave the illusion of proper proportions.


Untitled, Man with Leg Up, 24x36, Oil on Masonite, Signed BURG on back, Framed, Courtesy of Peter Burg.

Untitled, Worker with Sombrero, 24x36, Oil on Canvas, Framed, Signed by Dick Burg, Courtesy of Peter Burg.