FragmentsRoman1st century BCE-1st century CE
Wall Painting Fragment with Mask
1st century BCE-1st century CE
Description
This fragment depicts a mask in the center of a delicate green vine medallion. Careful highlighting in white and light pink render eyes, a nose, and mouth. The delicate green leaves of the vine are dotted with pink and yellow fruit. A very thin brush was used to apply the yellow paint to the black background, likely in one continuous stroke.
Dimensions
H. 10.5 × W. 6.5 × D. 2.1 cm (4 1/8 × 2 9/16 × 13/16 in.)
Provenance
Nelson Goodman, Weston, MA (by 1995), gift; to Harvard University Art Museums, 1995.
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