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Museum August Kestner Antike Kulturen [2006.22]
Schauspieler der Komödie (Museum August Kestner CC BY-NC-SA)
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Actor of the Old Comedy

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Description

The cast plan of the Old Comedy shows certain types, which are characterized by large masks with the oversized mouth and certain costumes, e.g. the tied big belly. This actor is portrayed in the attitude of the speech.
The Old Comedy is known for its biting mockery of public figures, especially politicians - as we know it today from 'comedy'.

Material/Technique

clay

Measurements

16

Detailed description

Die rechte Hand ist zur Unterstützung der Rede vorgestreckt. Große Maske mt übergroßem Mund, roten Lippen und langem Bart. Über der linken Schulter ein Tuch, das den rechten Arm bedeckt und sich unterhalb des dicken Bauches um die Hüfte schlingt. Oberhalb des Bauches wulstartiges Tuch geschlungen.
Die Figur wurde ein zweites Mal gebrannt, um Polychromie wieder zum Vorschein zu bringen.

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Das Museum August Kestner ist benannt nach August Kestner (1777-1853). Das älteste städtische Museum in der Landeshauptstadt Hannover wird von einer...

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