The sculpture is a head of a human with detailed facial features such as eyes, nose, and lips. It is a muted gray color with a slightly uneven, weathered texture, indicating a stone-like material. The head is slightly angled, and the expression is neutral with closed lips and eyes. The surface shows roughness and imperfections, contributing to an organic and natural appearance.
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Head of a Woman

sculptor Auguste Rodin (French, 1840 - 1917)

possibly 1880s

Medium
plaster
Classification
Sculpture
Dimensions
overall: 6.2 x 4.6 x 5.1 cm (2 7/16 x 1 13/16 x 2 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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