Plaque

Edmond Lorts

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture shows a face of a mythical creature merging human features with elements of nature, such as leaves. The sculpture is triangular, with the apex facing downwards and adorned with stylized leaf-like extensions on either side. The material looks like dark metal or stone, giving it a weathered appearance. The face has a nose, closed eyes, a serene expression, and a tongue sticking out. The texture appears hand-carved with grooves emphasizing the facial features and leaf-like adornments. The dark color creates shadows in the recesses, enhancing the three-dimensional quality of the piece against its backdrop.