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Head of an Iranian Nomad

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a sculpture titled "Head of an Iranian Nomad" by artist Amedeo Modigliani. The sculpture is a head, shown from the neck up, and appears to be made of clay or stone. The head is angled slightly upwards and to the right. The person's hair is short and wavy, with a distinctive tuft of hair on top of the head. The eyes are closed. The mouth is slightly open, with the lips parted. The sculpture sits on a rectangular base, possibly made of wood. The background of the image is a plain beige color. The entire image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
3rd–5th century
Medium
Stucco
Culture
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Dimensions
454 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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