Head with lead eyes at Musée Zadkine, Paris, France

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This head, named after its lead eyes that have long since vanished, takes its identity from the metal that once filled them. Embodying Zadkine's post-war era craftsmanship, it showcases his pursuit of form stylization to its limits. The simplification of planes and elimination of details create an austere appearance. Certain features are distorted beyond recognition: the skull has transformed into a helmet, the nose bridge stretches, the face flattens, the eyebrow arch is reduced to basic geometry, and the naso-labial fold becomes exaggerated. Zadkine's style closely resembles Modigliani's; they were familiar with each other's work. This art form diverges from nature-based imitation, instead opting for a free-form reconstruction of shape, a true exercise in invention. This object is part of "Scan The World", an initiative by MyMiniFactory that creates a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks worldwide, available to the public at no cost. Scan The World is an open-source community project; if you have unique items and want to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can be part of this effort.