Standing Woman Leaning on Column

<p>The figure stands frontally, legs crossed and leaning on a short pillar with her proper left arm. Although generally referred to as Tanagra figurines after the most famous findspot, Tanagra (modern Schimatari) in Boeotia, Greece, statuettes of this type have been found at other sites in the ancient world, including Myrina and Smyrna (modern Izmir) in Asia Minor. The most common forms of the statuettes depict young women sitting, standing, or in the process of graceful movement, but there are also examples showing men or children. The statuettes were used as grave offerings, votives, decorative objects, and perhaps toys. The hair, clothing, skin, and jewelry of the pieces were originally painted, although most of the colors are presently faded.</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/48.272' rel='external'>Standing Woman Leaning on Column</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>