Sculptuur van een hoofd op sokkel 1875 - 1912

Here we see an anonymous sculpture of a head on a plinth. The absence of information surrounding its creation invites us to consider broader questions of authorship and cultural representation. The male figure with his beard and stern expression harkens back to classical ideals of masculinity and authority. Yet, its anonymous origins challenge notions of individual genius and artistic legacy. Was this figure a representation of power? Or does its creation serve a different purpose? As we look at this piece, what does anonymity mean in art? What stories are hidden, and whose voices go unheard? It’s a powerful reminder that art history is often a narrative shaped by those in power, with many contributions lost to time. What might it mean to reclaim, or perhaps, reimagine the narratives surrounding such works?