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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.

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

Alexander Svoboda (Russian, 1826 - 1896)

1866 · albumen silver print

National Gallery of Art · Purchased as the Gift of the Richard King Mellon Foundation

Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0)

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