The sculpture depicts the face of a man with realistic and detailed features: prominent eyebrows, deep-set eyes, a straight nose, and slightly pursed lips. The sculpture is made from a light gray material, likely plaster or a similar substance, giving it a smooth surface. The head is truncated above the forehead and at the neck, with textured hair suggesting short waves. The sculpture appears to be a classical bust, focusing on the facial features and expression.

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Mask of Katherine Seney Simpson (Mrs. John W. Simpson)

sculptor Auguste Rodin (French, 1840 - 1917)

1902

Medium: plaster
Classification: Sculpture
Dimensions: overall: 17.8 x 19.5 x 15.3 cm (7 x 7 11/16 x 6 in.)
Culture: French
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CSD
Credit line: Gift of Mrs. John W. Simpson
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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