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Lay Figure Head - France
A life sized head removed from a lay figure for restoration of the features. The lay figure is used as an artist's model when human models are unavailable. The thick papier-mâché head is fitted to a wooden neck socket. Gesso has been applied to smooth the surface and the eyes have been painted with a realistic blue colour.
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Gesso, Paint, Papier-mâché, Automaton
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