Tête de cochon
Description
Fragment de chenet à tête zoomorphe, en terre cuite orangée : subsiste un mufle aux naseaux épais, largement ouverts; l'arête nasale proéminente; les yeux figurés par une boule proéminente cerné d'un cercle de points : groin de cochon ?
Subject depicted
représentation animalière (porc, ?, tête d'animal)
About this work
The artwork titled "Tête de cochon", attributed to anonyme, is preserved at musée Rolin. Referenced in the Joconde database, this work contributes to the national artistic heritage preserved in labeled museums.
Technique and Materials
This work belongs to the field: archéologie, céramique, gallo-romain, vie domestique. It was created using the following materials and techniques: terre cuite.
The Conserving Museum
"Tête de cochon" is preserved at musée Rolin, an institution bearing the « Musée de France » label. This label ensures that the collections are managed rigorously in terms of conservation, inventory, and public accessibility.
Data sources
The information about this work comes from the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, published on data.culture.gouv.fr under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab).
About this artwork
On doit Tête de cochon à anonyme ; l'oeuvre est au musée Rolin. Elle est réalisée avec la technique suivante : terre cuite. Dimensions : Hauteur en cm 5.50 ; Largeur en cm 6.50 ; Epaisseur en cm 8.50. Le motif représenté : représentation animalière (porc, ?, tête d'animal).
Creation context
Quand anonyme entreprend la réalisation de Tête de cochon, la bat son plein et redéfinit les codes de la création. Cette œuvre, aujourd'hui au musée Rolin, porte la marque indélébile de son époque, témoignant des tensions créatrices et des aspirations qui animent alors les milieux artistiques.
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Everything you need to know
The work « Tête de cochon » is held at musée Rolin, an institution labeled as a « Musée de France ». This label guarantees the quality of collection preservation and accessibility to the public.
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