Head of a Male Figure

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a male head with a serene expression. The head is rendered in a light-colored stone. The eyes are closed. The eyebrows are straight and thin. The nose is straight and proportional to the rest of the face. The lips are thin and slightly curved upwards. A rounded protrusion, likely representing hair, surrounds the head. The protrusion features lines carved into it, suggesting texture or style. A cylindrical piece of stone protrudes from the top of the head. The background is dark. The overall style suggests an ancient or classical influence. The artist is Auguste Rodin. The title is "Head of a Male Figure".