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Head of a Male

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture titled "Head of a Male" by Auguste Rodin depicts a rectangular block of rough-hewn gray stone with a raised figure. The figure is carved in low relief and shows a man with a balding head, looking to his left. He has a short beard and mustache. The man appears to be wearing a tunic or robe with a possible fold or clasp at the chest. The stone block has a flat top and rough edges, with visible texture and imperfections throughout. The background behind the sculpture is plain and light-colored.

Artwork details

Date:
1st–2nd century
Medium:
Stone
Culture:
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Dimensions:
599 × 558 px
Museum record:
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