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Statue

Collection Type

  • Art

Date

ca. 1790

GUSN

GUSN-17414

Description

A) Neo-classical figure of nude Apollo, contraposto pose; leans proper left arm on tree stump; right arm raised, resting on head. Quiver of arrows tied around tree. Plain square plinth of incised brick pattern w/ zig-zag hatchings. B) Green marble pedestal. Carved stepped base; plain dado; inverted stepped cornice.

Details

Descriptive Terms

statues
sculpture (visual work)
alabaster (mineral)
marble (rock)
Neoclassical
Alabaster
Marble
Neoclassical
STATUE

People and Organizations

Apollo

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

13.75 x 4 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1971.342AB

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