Head of a Female Figure

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a female head with a serene expression. The head is tilted slightly forward. The face is oval-shaped with a flat, wide nose and thin lips that are slightly parted. The eyes are closed. The eyebrows are not defined but appear to be gently curved. The hair is styled in an updo, with a decorative element on top. The hairline is low on the forehead. The ears are small and not fully detailed. The sculpture appears to be made of stone, possibly sandstone, and has a light brown color with darker brown spots. The surface texture is rough, suggesting age or weathering. The background is a gradient from dark grey at the top to light grey at the bottom. The sculpture sits on a small black stand. The title of the sculpture is "Head of a Female Figure".