Monday, May 9, 2016
Ancient Terracottas in the Getty
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The Getty is posting online catalogs of their stuff, including one on ancient terracotta sculptures and figurines. Above, statue of a seated poet, possibly Orpheus.
Figurine of a mourning woman; these were placed in tombs.
Mask of a Satyr.
Above, Adonis altar. Below, heads.
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2 comments:
My photo of Terra Cotta votive heads at Santa Maria Della Scala, Siena. (National Archaeological museum). Unfortunately they don't have much online. Link: https://twitter.com/reifdoogan/status/668030324404838400
Cool picture -- thanks.
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