Object number
UAC/10832
Title
Head of Helen of Troy,
Creator
Description
Carved stone sculpture of the head of Helen of Troy. The stylised face is carved with a distinct broad nose and wavy hair. Helen of Troy was the daughter of Zeus and Leda and wife Menelaus. Her abduction by Paris brought about the Trojan War. She had many suiters, Protesilaus being one of them. The sculpture is made of clipsham stone. Sculpted in 1990 whilst Eric Stanford was at Bulmersh College.
Physical description
clipsham stone
Production date
1990 - 1990
School/style
British
Object name
Material
Technique
Dimensions
- Height 41.8 cm
- Width 38 cm
- Depth 31 cm
Credit line
The University of Reading Art Collection © Estate of Eric Stanford
