1910, 1931–1933, Sir Jacob Epstein
The two sides of this sculpture were carved at different times. Sun God was carved in 1910. It is one of several works by Epstein influenced by Egyptian art, exploring the power of the sun. In 1931 Epstein carved Primeval Gods on the reverse. The massive square-shouldered figure is inspired by reliefs from ancient Assyria (now northern Iraq) and Polynesian figures. Epstein collected sculpture from around the world. He adapted sculptural ideas from these works into his art, without necessarily engaging with their meaning or the specific contexts in which they were made.
https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/epstein-sun-god-verso-primeval-gods-l03237
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