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Seal

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a black and white photograph of a sculpture of a creature. The sculpture appears to be made of stone. The creature has a large head with a long snout and what appears to be furrowed brows. The mouth is not clearly visible. The body of the creature is lying down and appears to have textured fur. The sculpture sits atop a rectangular base. The background is white, suggesting that the photo was taken in a studio or against a plain backdrop. The artist of this piece is Henry Moore, and this piece is titled "Seal".

Artwork Details

Medium
Jade
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 602 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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