Head of a Bearded Elder 1768

"Head of a Bearded Elder" is a terracotta bust by French sculptor Augustin Pajou, dated 1768. The work is a study in realism, capturing the detailed features of an older man with a thick beard and a furrowed brow. This life-size bust demonstrates Pajou’s mastery of sculpting and his ability to portray emotion through subtle details. Now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, this piece is a testament to the skill of the sculptor and his ability to capture the essence of a human face.