Head of Monk Bhikṣu
Bāgh Gaï - Figure
HADB N° : 222
Technique : Modelling Object Type : Figure
Material : Stucco
Site : Haḍḍa
Museum : Guimet Museum Findspot : Bāgh Gaï
Number of Findspot : 70 Dimensions : 10 cm Traces of Polychromy : No Type of Restoration : No restauration
Description :
This modelling of an elderly monk is remarkably executed. The skull, slightly brachycephalic, is shaved. The face is deeply furrowed with wrinkles crossing the forehead, marking the "crow's feet" at the corners of the eyes, hollowing the cheeks and sagging the cheekbones. The frowning eyebrows and the pouting mouth express torment.
Observation :The artist has accentuated the monk's features with a nervous hand, resulting in a strikingly realistic portrait marked by Hellenistic influence.
Bibliographical References :BARTHOUX Jules - 1930 - Les Fouilles de Haḍḍa, Figures et Figurines - Pl. 60 c
