Kul-e Farah relief III, northern faceJavier Álvarez Mon · 600

Carved
600
Macquarie University

The north face of the relief depicts a total of 62 individuals structurally divided into two main groups behind a second large-scale male ruler standing atop a pedestal and occupying the entire height of the relief. He is oriented to the left with the lower body and head shown in profile and the upper body shown frontally. The shoulders are broad and the chest is framed by two robust arms flexed at the elbow, the hands clasped in front of the waist. Behind him follow 43 small-scale worshipers arranged along three registers. All have their hands clasped and wear short garments, except for the first in the top register and the first two in the second register who wear longer garments.

Javier Álvarez Mon (1969 –)

Javier Álvarez-Mon is a Spanish archaeologist & historian specializing in Elamite civilization (4200-525 BC). Renowned for his research on ancient Near Eastern art, culture, and the origins of Persia. Explore his publications & artwork.

Macquarie University (Sydney, Australia)

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About this artwork

Title: Kul-e Farah relief III, northern face
Artist: Javier Álvarez Mon
Year: 600
Format: Landscape
Copyright status: Under copyright
Where to see it: Macquarie University
Medium: Carved
Color palette: Earthy
Purpose: Cultural
Keywords: bas-relief sculpture, stone relief carving, ancient ruler figure

Quick Facts

Artist: javier álvarez mon
Medium: Carved stone relief
Subject or theme: Male ruler and worshipers
Title: Kul-e Farah relief III, northern face
Year: 600 BC

Questions & Answers

Where is "Kul-e Farah relief III, northern face" by Javier Álvarez Mon on display today?

You can see the original "Kul-e Farah relief III, northern face" at the Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia.

Who made "Kul-e Farah relief III, northern face", and when?

Javier Álvarez Mon made "Kul-e Farah relief III, northern face" in 600.

Is "Kul-e Farah relief III, northern face" by Javier Álvarez Mon kept in the artist's home country?

No - the artwork is kept abroad. The creator was born in Spain; the original work is in Australia.

What is the color identity of "Kul-e Farah relief III, northern face" by Javier Álvarez Mon?

The color identity of "Kul-e Farah relief III, northern face" by Javier Álvarez Mon: an earthy palette, dominated by quinacridone magenta (#746046).

What does "Kul-e Farah relief III, northern face" by Javier Álvarez Mon bring to an interior?

"Kul-e Farah relief III, northern face" by Javier Álvarez Mon has an earthy atmosphere and is recommended for an office. The mood is what the work brings to the space around it.

When was "Kul-e Farah relief III, northern face" made?

"Kul-e Farah relief III, northern face" dates from 600. The date places the work within Javier Álvarez Mon's career and its era.

Who created "Kul-e Farah relief III, northern face"?

The artist behind "Kul-e Farah relief III, northern face" is Javier Álvarez Mon. The work is catalogued under Javier Álvarez Mon's name.