Terracotta statuette of a woman

Unknown

late 4th century BCE · Terracotta with traces of white slip · Greek and Roman Art

By the end of the 4th century B.C., a new repertoire of terracotta figurines emerged. Appreciated for their naturalistic features, preserved pigments, variety, and charm, these figurines are known as Tanagras, from the site in Boeotia where they were found in great numbers. The majority of these figurines depict women or girls elegantly wrapped in thin himations (cloaks), reflecting an intimate examination of the personal world of mortal women and children.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 4th century BCE

Medium

Terracotta with traces of white slip

Culture

Greek, Boeotian

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Bequest of Nanette B. Kelekian, 2020