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| Keywords: Greek - Standing Woman with Hat - Walters 48294 - View B.jpg One of the best-known creations of Hellenistic artists is a type of terracotta a reddish-colored clay figurine that depicts individuals Most of the pieces are elaborately dressed graceful maidens The statuettes were painted to imitate the bright colors and embroidered decoration of women's clothing made of fine wool or linen Their faces were highlighted with colors that represented the cosmetics in use including face powder made of lead soaked in vinegar rouge from seaweed or mulberries and black eyeliner made with soot Many Hellenistic women enjoyed affluent lifestyles although they played limited roles in public life ca 330 100 BC Hellenistic terracotta cm 26 5 11 6 6 accession number 48 294 19485 King and Parker Joseph Brummer 1925 Henry Walters city Baltimore Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters 1925 From Alexander to Cleopatra Greek Art of the Hellenistic Age The Walters Art Gallery Baltimore 1988-1989 place of origin Greece Walters Art Museum license Ancient Greek sculptures in the Walters Art Museum Art from Greece Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review | ||||
