Smiling Head

Cleveland Museum of Art

Smiling Head by Isamu Noguchi, a sculpture of a head with a short, smooth hairstyle and a subtle, enigmatic smile, features a neutral expression with closed eyes, a small nose, and thin lips; the head is adorned with a black, decorative collar; the sculpture is made of stone with a light brown color and a rough texture; the head is positioned against a dark gray background that gradually lightens towards the bottom.