Head of a Grotesque, ca. 1200–1220, Made in Champagne, France, French, Limestone, Overall: 14 x 11 3/4 x 13 3/4 in. ( x

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Head of a Grotesque, ca. 1200–1220, Made in Champagne, France, French, Limestone, Overall: 14 x 11 3/4 x 13 3/4 in. ( x x cm), Sculpture-Architectural, The comical effect of the muttonchop whiskers, bulbous nose, enormous eyes, and open mouth of this grotesque head demonstrates the extreme expressions found in marginal sculpture. The head resembles others on corbels supporting the roof cornice of one of the principal churches in Châlons-sur-Marne

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Size: 4240px × 4240px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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