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Head of a Male Figure

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The stone sculpture depicts a male head by artist Auguste Rodin. The head is made of gray stone. The man's face has a mustache and curly hair. The face appears to have a serious expression, with furrowed brows and downturned mouth. The eyes are closed. The sculpture sits atop a thin metal pole. The background of the image is white.

Artwork details

Date:
5th century
Medium:
Stucco with traces of color
Culture:
Afghanistan (possibly Hadda)
Dimensions:
505 × 625 px
Museum record:
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