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Two Figures

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture "Two Figures" by Alberto Giacometti depicts two humanoid forms. The figure in the front is a rough, textured, gray sculpture of a nude woman with her arms crossed. She has a large head with a smooth face and small circular eyes. Her body tapers to a point at the top and bottom. A second figure is behind her on the right. This figure has no head or arms. Only the upper body is depicted. The background of the image is white.

Artwork Details

Date
early 12th century
Medium
Earthenware
Culture
Central Asia
Dimensions
373 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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