Hieratic Head of Ezra Pound 1914

Henri Gaudier-Brzeska's "Hieratic Head of Ezra Pound" is a striking example of early 20th-century modernist sculpture. Created in 1914, just a year before the artist's untimely death, the work depicts the American poet Ezra Pound in a simplified, geometric style. The sculpture's blocky forms and sharp angles reflect the influence of Cubism, while the stylized features convey a sense of both power and intensity, typical of Gaudier-Brzeska's unique approach. The work is carved from stone, highlighting the materiality of the medium, and is a testament to Gaudier-Brzeska's innovative and short-lived artistic career.