Seated Actor with Mask of Silenus

Boeotian 3rd Century B.C.

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a seated figure holding a theatrical mask in one hand while sitting on a block-like structure. The figure is dressed in a draped garment that covers one shoulder. The sculpture is primarily a light beige color, with touches of a reddish-brown hue, noticeable on the hair and mask. The material appears to be terracotta, with a textured surface. The sculpture has a worn and aged look, with some rough texture and missing sections, indicative of its antiquity. Details such as the folds of the garment and the facial features on the mask are visible, though they are not highly defined.