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Dark metal sculpted bust of a person with wavy hair pulled back into a bun, looking slightly downward. The bust includes the neck and upper shoulders, resting on a short, cylindrical base made of mottled, light-colored stone.
Classical Female Head
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Classical Female Head

Artist Elie Nadelman (American, born Poland, 1882 - 1946)
Datec. 1910
MediumBronze with rich dark brown patina on veined brown stone base.
DimensionsOther (Bust alone): 15 3/4 x 9 x 11 in. (40 x 22.9 x 27.9 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineMuseum purchase, funds provided by the Caroline Julier and James G. Richardson Acquisition Fund, Dr. and Mrs. David A. Cofrin and Ruth Pruitt Phillips
Object number1994.10
Collections
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