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Kouros (Boy)

ca. 490 B.C.E.

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Kansas City, Missouri, United States

This head belonged to a statue probably set up over a tomb, depicting a nude, striding youth. The artist was one of the best of his time, combining in harmonious curves the lips, eyes and line of the curls.

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Details

Title: Kouros (Boy)
Creator Nationality: American
Date Created: ca. 490 B.C.E.
Physical Dimensions: w139.95 x h190.5 in
Type: Sculpture
Rights: Purchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust, Purchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust
Medium: Marble
Culture: Greek

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

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