Head of Medusa, terracotta sculpture, 1930s

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SILVER Seller in Catania, Italy

Item description

A glazed terracotta head Of Medusa hand-crafted in Caltagirone, small town of Sicily famous for hand-crafted ceramics. T he head has a brown glaze with signs of age. Medusa, a figure from Greek mythology known for her hair of snakes and her ability to turn onlookers to stone with her gaze. In the Neoclassical style, Medusa's features arerendered with a blend of idealized beauty and haunting intensity, capturing both her mythical allure and her fearsome power. It combines mythological themes with classical beauty and early 20th-century craftsmanship. Its intricate details, historical significance, and artistic merit makes it a prized addition to any collection of classical or Neoclassical art.

ID: 28678-1717174736-92696

Item details

Brown
Brown

Color

Terracotta

Material

Good

Condition

Italian

Origin

20-30

Time period

Item sizes

33 cm

Height

28 cm

Width

18 cm

Depth


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