The artwork titled “Kneeling Female Figure” is an Aztec sculpture dating from 1450 to 1521, created from stone and pigment. This piece belongs to the Post-classic period, which spans from approximately 900 to 1580, and is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) in New York City, NY, US.
The artwork depicts a female figure in a kneeling posture, intricately carved from stone and adorned with pigment. The sculpted figure features minimalistic facial details with pronounced circular eyes, a defined nose, and a subtly rendered mouth. The hairstyle is denoted by stylized hair framing the face, while the overall form is marked by simplified and geometric lines, characteristic of Aztec artistry. The texture of the stone appears rough and porous, adding to the sculptural substance and historical essence of the piece. The figure’s contemplative stance and simplistic design reflect the cultural and artistic conventions of the Post-classic Aztec period.
