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Seated female musician with lute

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a sculpture of a female musician playing a lute. The sculpture depicts a woman sitting with her hair pulled back, wearing a dress that covers her from neck to ankles. The woman's right hand is raised near her chest, and she holds a lute. The sculpture is made of stone or metal and has a rough texture. The woman's face is simplified and does not show detailed features. The background is a plain gray color. The sculpture appears to be created by Pablo Picasso.

Artwork Details

Date
7th–8th century
Medium
Earthenware
Culture
China
Dimensions
334 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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