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A hanged man, 1771/1783. Creator: Franz Xaver Messerschmidt
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A hanged man, 1771/1783. Creator: Franz Xaver Messerschmidt
A hanged man, 1771/1783
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1770s 1780s Alabaster Austrian Gallery Belvedere Belvedere Bust Death Mask Expression Expressive Eyes Closed Eyes Shut Facial Expression Franz Xaver Messerschmidt Hanging Killed Late Baroque Lips Messerschmidt Franz Xaver Neck Noose Pain Person Rope Furrowed Brow In Pain
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Franz Xaver Messerschmidt's haunting sculpture, titled "A Hanged Man" (1771/1783), captures the raw and intense emotion of death in the late Baroque era. Carved in alabaster, the grayish white stone with brownish spots, this expressive bust portrays a man in the moment before his demise. The man's eyes are closed, his lips pressed together in a furrowed brow, and his neck is encircled by a noose. The intricate details of the textured rope and the man's facial expression convey a sense of deep pain and suffering. This poignant work of art, created by the Austrian artist Franz Xaver Messerschmidt during the 1770s or 1780s, is a powerful reminder of the fragility of life and the inevitability of death. The sculpture's intense expression and lifelike details have captivated viewers for centuries, making it a significant piece of European heritage art. The "A Hanged Man" sculpture is now on display at the Belvedere Museum in Vienna, Austria, where it continues to evoke emotion and fascination from visitors. The sculpture's striking and expressive features make it a standout piece of the Baroque era, showcasing the depth and complexity of human emotion during this period. Despite the unsettling subject matter, Messerschmidt's "A Hanged Man" is a testament to the power of art to capture and convey the human experience, making it a must-see for anyone interested in the history of art and the human condition.
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