Late early cycladic i early cycladic ii.
Information about the marble seated harp player.
To compare and contrast here is a similar harpest at the getty museum.
2600 2300 b c e early cycladic period marble 22 5 cm high national archaeological museum athens speakers.
Seated harp player is a relatively small sculpture made out of marble.
Beth harris and dr.
Originally the figure s eyes and hair were added in paint.
This sculpture comprises of a male figure sitting on a high backed four legged stool and playing a harp that is rested on his right thigh.
With harp 11 1 2 in.
Marble seated harp player early cycladic 2700 2300 bce height 14 1 8 x depth 3 3 4 x width 11 1 16 in.
Male harp player from keros c.
Cycladic sculpture marble seated harp player when you come to this smooth marble object which strikingly resembles modern art you will be amazed to learn that this piece of art was originally from cycladic civilization and was created about 4500 years ago.
The face is nondescript except for a nose a brow ridge large hollow ears and lips that seem to suggest singing.
A male figure sits straight on a high backed chair head up feet parallel to the ground.
The resulting three dimensional design is a masterpiece of bronze age sculpture.
Marble seated harp player.
The hands both high up on the harp hold the large instrument firmly against the figure s thigh and side tucked under the right arm.