Venus De Milo Marble Statues

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Venus de milo marble statues.

However some scholars claim it is the sea goddess amphitrite venerated on milos. The discovery of a mutilated masterpiece the venus de milo was discovered in 1820 on the island of melos milos in modern greek in the south western cyclades. The roman equivalent is the goddess venus. Created sometime between 130 and 100 bc the statue is believed to depict aphrodite the greek goddess of love and beauty.

The venus de milo is an ancient greek statue and one of the most famous works of ancient greek sculpture. A wide variety of white marble venus de milo statue options are available to you such as free samples. The statue won instant and lasting fame. Known also as the aphrodite of milos the venus de milo is a marble sculpture that was likely created by alexandros of antioch during the late 2nd century bc.

Venus de milo original statue is believed to be a depiction of aphrodite or venus in roman mythology by artist alexandros of antioch. About our venus de milo replicas the best selection of venus de milo statue replicas life size reproductions and reductions after one of the most celebrated sculpture of ancient greece. It features a nearly nude larger than life 6 feet 8 inches tall female figure posed in a classical s curve. About 27 of these are statues.

Characteristics and analysis of the venus de milo. It is thought to portray aphrodite the ancient greek goddess of physical love and beauty. Venus de milo ancient statue commonly thought to represent aphrodite now in paris at the louvre museum. Famous carving sculptures life size venus de milo marble statues artists design learn more.

It is a marbl. 35 tall antique french bronze venus de milo reduction sauvage statue h 34 75 in. It was carved from marble by alexandros a sculptor of antioch on the maeander river about 150 bce. Initially it was attributed to the sculptor praxiteles but based on an inscription that was on its plinth the statue is now thought to be the work of alexandros of antioch.

English 20th century carved stone statue of venus de milo h 51 25 in. Famous marble carving sculptures around the world of ugolino and his sons by carpeaux design. It was found in pieces on the aegean island of melos on april 8 1820 and was subsequently presented to louis xviii who then donated it to the louvre in 1821. Famous marble carving sculpture nude woman statue venus with apple for sale learn more.