This painting is a direct representation of “Fragmentary colossal marble head of a youth” Greek, Hellenistic period, 2nd century B.C.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC
The quote below is taken directly from the museums curator.
“The youth, with long curling locks and a brooding expression, was originally part of a draped bust set into a marble roundel almost four feet in diameter. It is probably among the earliest known sculptures of this type in marble and over life-size in scale. It would have been one of several that adorned the walls of a particular grand space in the gymnasium of ancient Pergamon. He may represent a young god or possibly Alexander the Great.”
Throughout history and today works of art are torn down, defaced, and destroyed. I like to bring attention to that part of our history and and wonder under what conditions will we ever stop the cycle. I respect the beauty and poetry in the fragments. Im glad we have broken pieces to help us understand our stories from the past and come to terms with it.
This painting is a direct representation of “Fragmentary colossal marble head of a youth” Greek, Hellenistic period, 2nd century B.C.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC
The quote below is taken directly from the museums curator.
“The youth, with long curling locks and a brooding expression, was originally part of a draped bust set into a marble roundel almost four feet in diameter. It is probably among the earliest known sculptures of this type in marble and over life-size in scale. It would have been one of several that adorned the walls of a particular grand space in the gymnasium of ancient Pergamon. He may represent a young god or possibly Alexander the Great.”
Throughout history and today works of art are torn down, defaced, and destroyed. I like to bring attention to that part of our history and and wonder under what conditions will we ever stop the cycle. I respect the beauty and poetry in the fragments. Im glad we have broken pieces to help us understand our stories from the past and come to terms with it.