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Male Head

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture "Male Head" by Auguste Rodin depicts a dark gray stone head with a rough texture. The head is facing forward. The face is rounded with a flat top. The eyes are closed. The nose is straight and proportional to the rest of the facial features. The mouth is slightly open, and the lips are thin. The head is positioned on a flat base. The background of the image is white.

Artwork Details

Date
2nd–3rd century
Medium
Terracotta
Culture
India
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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