Unfinished bust of "The Greek Slave"

Hiram Powers

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is of a young woman with her head turned slightly to the side and downward. Her hair is styled back into a bun, and her facial features are delicately rendered with smooth lines and contours. The sculpture is made from white marble, giving it a polished appearance. It shows the bust from just below the shoulders, including the upper torso, with a suggested drape texture. The figure appears calm and serene, with lifelike details carved into the marble, such as the curve of her shoulders and the depiction of her facial features and hair.