Strong Man Facial Expression Weightlifter Portrait Bust by Messerschmidt 8H

Messerschmidt left behind 55 character heads; 17 in alabaster, 36 in metal (usually a tin-copper alloy), one in wood and one in limestone. Her never named them himself and just referred to them as 'heads'. The name they are known by now and the indication of the moods and characters they portray originated in an anonymous publication that appeared some ten years after his death. The statue head illustrates A Strong Man. One can imagine this man is picking up a heavy item. His clenched mouth and tightened neck muscles demonstrate Messerschmidt's profound talent at capturing a human gesture. This statue reproduction is part of the Parastone Mouseion 3D Collection of highly collectible museum reproductions. PN ME02. Size: 8 in H x 4 in W x 4.5 in L Material: bonded stone Weight (lbs): 3.7 lbs Color: grey smoke Franz Xaver Messerschmidt (1736-1783) Messerschmidt, who was born in Wiesinsteig in the Swabian Alps, learned the basics of Sculpture in Munich from his uncl