Statuette of a Kouros

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Statuette of a Kouros by an unknown artist is a greenish metal sculpture. The figure stands upright on both feet, with feet flat on the ground and toes pointed straight ahead. The legs are straight and well-defined with visible knees. The arms hang straight down by the sides of the body, with fists clenched. The figure has a prominent abdomen and well-defined pectorals. A horizontal band delineates the pubic area. The head is adorned with long hair on either side that falls to the shoulders. The face appears stern with eyes cast downward and mouth closed. The patina has a greenish hue with areas of lighter and darker shades. The background is a gradient from dark to light gray.