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Grecian profile

American  

noun

  1. a profile distinguished by the absence of the hollow between the upper ridge of the nose and the forehead, thereby forming a straight line.


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"The young woman, with her Grecian profile and athletic, statuesque frame, inspired Picasso's greatest achievements in a variety of media," said Simon Shaw, Sotheby's Impressionist and Modern Art department in New York.

From Reuters • Oct. 5, 2012

From his nervous, scratchy pen sprang that sensational figure, the Gibson Girl, a majestic creature with an imposing pompadour, large bust and perfect Grecian profile.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Who wants to eat cutlets when they can watch a Grecian profile!"

From The Rhodesian by Page, Gertrude

Well, as a matter of fact she has straight black hair and a pure Grecian profile and is altogether the most beautiful creature you ever saw!...

From The Whirligig of Time by Williams, Wayland Wells

The second surface presents to view a Grecian profile, whose delicately cut features remind you of the serene beauty of an antique gem.

From The Shirley Letters from California Mines in 1851-52 by Clappe, Louise Amelia Knapp Smith