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Head of the Prophet

  • Herzl Emanuel, Head of the Prophet, 1935, stone, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Patricia and Phillip Frost, 1986.92.19

Luce Center Label

Herzl Emanuel carved Head of the Prophet soon after he returned from a year spent in Palestine. The sculpture was probably inspired by the story of Salome, who asked King Herod for the head of John the Baptist on a salver. The geometric shapes, straight lines, and distorted angles of this piece reflect Emanuel’s interest in cubism.

Title
Head of the Prophet
Artist
Herzl Emanuel
Date
1935
Location
  1. Smithsonian American Art Museum
  2. Luce Foundation Center
  3. 4th Floor
  4. 48A
Dimensions
15 5/8 x 9 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. (39.7 x 24.2 x 26.7 cm.)
Copyright
Credit Line

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Gift of Patricia and Phillip Frost

Mediums Description
stone
Classifications
Sculpture
Keywords
  • Figure – head
Object Number
1986.92.19
Palette
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