Date
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540 – 530 BC
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Provenance
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Athenian Acropolis
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Material
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Marble
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Attribution
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Unknown
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Authenticity
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Greek marble original
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Subject Matter
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Possible dedication to a goddess – Athene or Artemis?
Young woman – possibly the daughter of an Athenian
aristocrat.
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Anatomy
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Long braided red hair,
High “separated” breasts.
Eyes less bulgy than Berlin kore.
High prominent cheekbones.
Archaic smile affects facial muscles.
No bridge to the nose.
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Pattern and Proportion
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Head to body ratio 1:7.
1.17m smaller than life-size.
Elaborate patterning.
Hair arranged in symmetrical patterns.
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Pose and Realism
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Formal pose with feet together.
Left forearm made as a separate piece.
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Drapery
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Woollen peplos over a linen chiton.
Bronze brooches at shoulders.
Necklace and “crown” or head wreath.
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Emotion
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Smile more genuine.
Archaic smile.
Joyful, happy, content?
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