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Statuette of a Draped Female Figure

Unknown4th–3rd century B.C.

The J. Paul Getty Museum

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

Statuette of a standing female figure. She wears a himation wrapped around her torso, covering both arms. Her right arm crosses her waist and holds the himation close; her left arm is partially extended, the hand, now missing. Her head is turned three-quarters to the right and her bent right knee suggests a slight contrapposto pose. Some traces of polychromy are preserved on the hair and lower part of the skirt. The statuette is similar in style to so-called "Tanagra" figures.

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  • Title: Statuette of a Draped Female Figure
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 4th–3rd century B.C.
  • Location Created: Greece
  • Physical Dimensions: 29.1 cm (11 7/16 in.)
  • Type: Female figure
  • External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
  • Medium: Terracotta with traces of polychromy
  • Terms of Use: Open Content
  • Number: 56.AD.17
  • Culture: Greek
  • 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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