Framed Prints
Framed Print of Head of Athena, 440-420 BC. Creator: Unknown
Head of Athena, 440-420 BC.
Additional Info: A marble head is all that survives of this acrolithic statue - a type of sculpture that was assembled from several different materials. The sculptor of this figure carved the parts of the body that represented exposed flesh (head, arms, and feet) from marble, and then attached these to a body made out of another material, probably wood. Acrolithic sculpture was produced most frequently in the Greek colonies in South Italy, where fine white marble had to be imported and was therefore very expensive. This figure's head is intact with hollow eye sockets and cuttings for the attachment of auxiliary features. The ears are roughly shaped with the lobes drilled for separately made earrings. Cuttings on this head help reconstruct the statue's original appearance. A large hole at the front center on the top surface of the head is for the attachment of a helmet. Six smaller holes drilled around the hairline may have supported locks of hair. The addition of a bronze helmet, a typical attribute of the goddess Athena, would have hidden the fact that the top of the head was cut off. The rectangular cutting over each temple once supported the raised cheekpieces of the helmet. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © Heritage Art/Heritage Images
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Media ID 40624967
5th Century Bc Athena Athene Eye Socket Eyes Hand Carved Handicraft Handicrafts Hollow Marble Mythological Figure Pallas Athena Pallas Athene
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19cm x 24.4cm (7.5" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
