👉 Counterstand is a type of sculpture created by Robert H. Ewing in 1920, which was one of his most important works. It consists of a single large, solid block that has been covered with a layer of sand and polished to create a smooth surface. The sculpture is then placed on top of another piece of wood or metal, creating a two-dimensional shape that resembles the shape of a human hand. Ewing's work was inspired by the ancient Greek concept of "the
