The old market woman is an example of realism that evolved in the hellenistic times as well as a votive statue to the god dionysus and a woman that can be compared to a drunk.
Marble statue of an old woman description.
The back of the drapery is not carefully finished as it would not have been visible.
The old market woman is a marble sculpture that depicts and resembles older struggling women from the hellenistic age.
Marble statue of a woman late 4th century b c.
Artists became fascinated with the idea of childhood and old age instead of beauty and masculinity.
More become interested in seeing a statue that has characteristics that catches the viewer s eyes.
The old market woman is a marble statue that dates back to the early imperial period which also known as the hellenistic period.
Fine large scale statues of fishermen peasants and aged courtesans became valued religious dedications sometimes placed in a park like setting within the sanctuary of the god.
It is said to have been created by julio claudian around the second century although some do believe it is a roman copy of a hellenistic bronze.
One such statue to generate this is the old market woman.
More become interested in seeing a statue that has characteristics that catches the viewer s eyes.
Although this statue is known familiarly as the old market woman it probably represents an aged courtesan on her way to a festival of dionysos the god of wine.
On view at the met fifth avenue in gallery 153.
Artists became fascinated with the idea of childhood and old age instead of beauty and masculinity.