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| The Simpleton | |
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| German: Der Schaafkopf | |
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| Artist | Franz Xaver Messerschmidt |
| Year | 1777 - 1783 |
| Medium | alabaster |
| Dimensions | 43 cm × 23 cm × 32 cm (17 in × 9.1 in × 13 in) |
| Location | Österreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna |
The Simpleton (German: Der Schaafkopf) is a sculpture bust by Franz Xaver Messerschmidt, one of the Character Heads.