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Double Portrait Herm of Aristotle and Plato (Left showing two faces, front)

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The J. Paul Getty Museum

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

Two heads of wisened older males are joined back to back, ears just touching, on two connected necks siting atop a pitched herm. The two faces are distinct form one another. One head, that of Aristotle, bears his characteristic bald crown and a long nose that starts to narrow at the bridge and widens at the nostrils. His eyes are visibly aged. There is minor damage to the nose, brow, forehead and cheeks.

The other head, that of Plato, is considerably wider than its mate. It has a prominent borw, a short, strong nose and deep-set eyes. The face is asymmetrical with the right side wider than the left and the left eye higher than the other. The curls of his beard arelong and well defined. He suffers minor damage to his nose, brow and lower beard.

Free adaptation of Greek originals.

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  • Title: Double Portrait Herm of Aristotle and Plato (Left showing two faces, front)
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: late 2nd century A.D.
  • Physical Dimensions: 38 cm (14 15/16 in.)
  • Type: Male portrait
  • External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
  • Medium: Marble, white with blue veins
  • Terms of Use: Open Content
  • Number: 74.AA.15
  • Culture: Roman
  • Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California
  • Creator Display Name: Unknown
  • Classification: Sculpture (Visual Works)
The J. Paul Getty Museum

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