This plaster relief panel is a reproduction inspired by the “Reliefs on Both Sides” held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. It features two classical heads in profile: a youthful figure with flowing hair facing an older, bearded figure.
Historical Background
Portrait reliefs like this draw on the artistic traditions of ancient Greece and Rome, where youth and age, vitality and wisdom were often juxtaposed in stone. Such works decorated temples, sarcophagi, and monuments, celebrating both the beauty of youth and the dignity of maturity.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has long preserved and reproduced classical reliefs for study and appreciation. This reproduction carries forward that tradition, bringing the elegance and symbolism of classical antiquity into a modern decorative form.
Product Details
Material: Plaster with smooth white finish
Dimensions: 12 cm (H) × 17.8 cm (L)
Design: Two heads in profile (youthful and mature), inspired by Greco-Roman reliefs, based on the Met Museum reproduction “Reliefs on Both Sides”
Care & Handling: Keep in a dry environment. Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid water and cleaning products.
A sophisticated decorative piece, this relief is both a museum-inspired reproduction and a timeless tribute to the art of classical antiquity.
