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Head of a Male

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Head of a Male by Auguste Rodin. Tan terracotta male head on rectangular wood base. The head has short curly hair and a slight smile. The eyes are closed. The facial features are calm and serene. The head is facing forward, slightly angled to the right. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
4th century
Medium
Terracotta
Culture
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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