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Head of a Male Figure

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture "Head of a Male Figure" by Constantin Brancusi depicts a head made of stone or clay. The object is shown from the neck up. The head is angled slightly to the right. The face has a long nose, sunken cheeks, and a small mouth with a crack down the middle. The eyes are bulging. Two holes are on either side of the nose. The hair is straight and hangs down on both sides of the head. The surface looks rough and weathered.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 4th–5th century
Medium
Stucco with traces of color
Culture
Afghanistan (Hadda)
Dimensions
493 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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