Marble Head of a Woman

1st century B.C
Italy, Turkey, Syria
H: 19 cm

This is an especially charming marble head of a woman , she is delicate in every possible way. Her finely-modelled features are brought to life with the slight tilt and downward angle of her head. Although, presumably expressionless, her face seems to tell us a story of sorrow, longing, or perhaps a moment of remeniscience. Her hair is parted in the center and tied back, her forehead is broad and her brow is low. She has convex lidded eyes, small fleshy lips and a softly rounded chin.

The work is a wonderful combination of fine details and subtle modeling used to impart a touching sensitivity and thoughtfulness. What a beautiful example of a truly moving piece of art.