Inkwell in the Form of a Grotesque Head
French 19th Century · French
c. 1850
- Medium
- copper alloy with glass insert
- Classification
- Decorative Art
- Period
- 1826 to 1850
- Image size
- 3821 × 4514px
Description
The sculpture is a detailed bust of a man’s head facing slightly to the left, with prominent, slightly furrowed brows and defined cheekbones. The man has a closely shaved hairstyle, a small beard or goatee on his chin, and large, deep-set eyes. It is crafted from a dark material, with some areas in a lighter yellow color creating highlights on the face.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).