Jose de Creeft (American, born Spain, 1884–1982). <em>Iberica</em>, 1938. Stone, head of black porphory (?) and base of red granite (?), Overall: 24 7/16 x 23 3/4 x 14 1/8 in. (62.1 x 60.3 x 35.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Edith and Milton Lowenthal, 1992.11.7a-c. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1992.11.7a-c_view2_SL4.jpg)

Iberica

Artist:Jose de Creeft

Medium: Stone, head of black porphory (?) and base of red granite (?)

Dates:1938

Dimensions: Overall: 24 7/16 x 23 3/4 x 14 1/8 in. (62.1 x 60.3 x 35.9 cm) Head only: 17 x 11 x 9 in. (43.2 x 27.9 x 22.9 cm)

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Accession Number: 1992.11.7a-c

Image: 1992.11.7a-c_view2_SL4.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Abstracted head of black stone mounted on irregular, trapezoidally shaped reddish stone base. Head is carved from irregularly shaped stone that is roughly hewn to form hair and is flat in back; ovoid face is smoothly polished, squared nose forms continuous, curving profile from forehead to nose, eyes are closed, slanted and asymmetrical, mouth is oval shaped. Base is roughly hewn with jagged edges and is wider in back than in front. Condition: Good

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