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Bust of Dionysus, Platon

Bust of Dionysus, Platon

Alvin Langdon Coburn

1950

photographic

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Contemporary heracles

About this work

This is a close-up photo of a stone bust showing a bearded man with curly hair tied back. He’s wearing a draped cloth over his shoulders, and his face has a calm, serious look. The surface of the stone has some texture, especially in the hair and beard. The photo itself looks like it was taken a long time ago, giving it a slightly faded, aged feel. The lighting is soft, making the edges of the bust blend into the background. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more objects like this.

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