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Attendant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture "Attendant" by Alberto Giacometti depicts a tall, thin figure with a head, neck, body, and legs. The figure has a small, featureless face with a nose, mouth, and eyes. The head is rectangular and smooth, with short hair. The body is elongated and narrow, with two small holes on either side of the torso. The arms are short and end in rounded shapes. The legs are thick and sturdy, with the feet cut off at the ankles. The entire figure is made of dark gray stone or metal, with visible scratches and marks on its surface. The background is white, with a shadow cast to the left of the figure.

Artwork details

Date:
3rd–2nd century BCE
Medium:
Carved wood with lacquer and pigments
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
297 × 625 px
Museum record:
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