Man Carrying Another Man

Cleveland Museum of Art

The sculpture "Man Carrying Another Man" by an unknown artist depicts two men carved from a light brown material, possibly ivory or wood. The man in front is bald with a large belly and is wearing a short loincloth with a patterned cloth around his waist. He is standing on both feet and has his arms wrapped around his stomach. The man behind him has his arms wrapped around the first man's head and neck and is also bald but with a goatee. He appears to be crying, with tears carved on his face. The background of the image is dark gray, with the sculpture casting a shadow. The overall atmosphere suggests a serious and somber mood.