Gigantic Head Cut in the Solid Rock, Lately Discovered near Smyrna at the Entrance of a Cave

Alexander Svoboda

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a carved stone face emerging from a rocky surface. It is a human-like face with distinct features such as eyes, a nose, and mouth. It is part of the natural rock formation, giving it an organic appearance. The color is monochromatic ranging from shades of grey to a weathered, stony texture, consistent with the surrounding rock material. The sculpture looks seamlessly integrated into the rock face, resembling a natural part of the environment while subtly depicting a human visage.