Head of a boy
GAUDIER-BRZESKA, Henri
'Head of Boy 'is an early stone carving by Gaudier-Brzeska. The modest scale and rather crude carving indicate that the artist was experimenting with new skills and techniques. He soon became an accomplished stone carver. Gaudier-Brzeska was inspired to carve directly in stone by a visit to the studio of Jacob Epstein. Like Epstein, he was also influenced by "primitive" sculptures
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Details
Collection
Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales
Item Number
NMW A 306
Creation/Production
GAUDIER-BRZESKA, Henri
Acquisition
Purchase, 1954
Measurements
Height
(cm): 6.5
Width
(cm): 8.1
Depth
(cm): 8.3
Height
(in): 2
Width
(in): 3
Depth
(in): 3
Height
(cm): 9.8
Width
(cm): 7.9
Depth
(cm): 9.8
Height
(in): 3
Width
(in): 3
Depth
(in): 3
Techniques
Stone on a wooden plinth
Material
Limestone
Wood
Location
In store