Rare museum louvre french fine art adaptation by polykleitos, ad 3rd century bc
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Museum Louvre Masterpiece!
We are pleased to present a rare and exquisite museum-quality replica of a classical Greek masterpiece, skillfully adapted by the renowned sculptor Polykleitos. Originating from the 3rd century BC, this exceptional piece is a testament to the artistry of ancient Greece and is directly associated with the collection of the Louvre Museum.
Features & Details:
French Fine Art!
Adaptation by: Polykleitos, AD; 3rd quarter I century BC (-50 - 50)!
- Museum Quality Fine Art Replica, (Produced Mid-Century) by the World Famous, Louvre Museum Workshop!
Original Artwork adaptation by: Polykleitos
Held by: Louvre Museum, Department of Greek, Etruscan and Roman Antiquities.
Date of creation/manufacture: 2nd quarter of the first century AD ; 3rd quarter I century BC (-50 - 50)
Place of discovery: Herculaneum (Benevento origin erroneous after Tyszkiewicz 1895)
Authentic: Crafted by the esteemed Louvre Museum Workshop during the mid-20th century, ensuring museum-grade quality and meticulous craftsmanship.
Subject:
Head of a victorious athlete wearing an olive crown, inspired by the original bronze sculpture housed at the Louvre Museum (standing approximately 46cm high).
Historical Significance: Based on the original work by Polykleitos, a pivotal figure in classical sculpture, dating from the late 5th to early 4th century BC.
Provenance: Originally discovered in Herculaneum (note: previous misattributions to Benevento are noted in historical records).
Museum Context:
Part of the Department of Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities at the Louvre Museum.
Created in the second quarter of the first century AD, reflecting the enduring legacy of classical Greek art.
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