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by Ancient Egyptian (Unknown), -1850
Ancient Egyptian This granite statue of Senusret III shows Egypt's most powerful Middle Kingdom pharaoh with an unprecedented degree of realism. Unlike idealized Old Kingdom portraits, Senusret's sculptures depict him with heavy-lidded eyes, deep furrows beside his nose, and a downturned mouth suggesting age and care. Created around 1850 BCE, this psychological portraiture was radical for its time.
Senusret III expanded Egypt's borders into Nubia, reformed provincial administration, and built extensively throughout the country. His careworn expression may reflect genuine royal burdens or may have been a deliberate artistic choice to show the king as a thoughtful guardian. The style influenced Egyptian art for centuries, making Senusret's portraits instantly recognizable.
The British Museum displays this and other Senusret III statues in its Egyptian galleries, demonstrating the range of royal portraiture.

Ancient Egyptian (Unknown), 401
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago

Ancient Egyptian (Unknown), -1070
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Ancient Egyptian (Unknown), -1323
Grand Egyptian Museum, Giza

Ancient Egyptian (Unknown), -1323
Grand Egyptian Museum, Giza

Ancient Egyptian (Unknown), -3100
Grand Egyptian Museum, Giza

Ancient Egyptian (Unknown), -2600
Grand Egyptian Museum, Giza
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