Originally the figure s eyes and hair were added in paint.
Information about the marble seated harp player.
The marble seated harp player is a marble sculpture from the cyclades a part of mainland greece dates back approximately to 2800 2700 bce.
It depicts a man seated on a chair with a detailed back playing a large harp.
Late early cycladic i early cycladic ii.
Seated harp player is a relatively small sculpture made out of marble.
A male figure sits straight on a high backed chair head up feet parallel to the ground.
With harp 11 1 2 in.
Male harp player from keros c.
2600 2300 b c e early cycladic period marble 22 5 cm high national archaeological museum athens speakers.
Marble seated harp player early cycladic 2700 2300 bce height 14 1 8 x depth 3 3 4 x width 11 1 16 in.
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 resulting three dimensional design is a masterpiece of bronze age sculpture.
Beth harris and dr.
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.
To compare and contrast here is a similar harpest at the getty museum.
The face is nondescript except for a nose a brow ridge large hollow ears and lips that seem to suggest singing.