Marble Statue Of Aphrodite
The height with the plinth is approximately sixty two and a half inches 158 8 cm.
Marble statue of aphrodite. The venus de milo greek. This artwork is meant to be viewed from right to left. On her head the deity wears a. The marble statue of aphrodite is life sized thin and fits a young woman by the normal modern standards.
Download this stock image. The aphrodite of knidos or cnidus was an ancient greek sculpture of the goddess aphrodite created by praxiteles of athens around the 4th century bc. Our venus aphrodite statues are created with great aesthetic sense and idealized forms according to the classical beauty canons. Her statue has a smooth texture that emphasizes her feminine curves.
It is one of the first life sized representations of the nude female form in greek history displaying an alternative idea to male heroic nudity praxiteles aphrodite is shown nude reaching for a bath towel while covering her pubis which in. On view at the met fifth avenue in gallery 164. Cast marble aphrodite venus statues and bust sculptures for sale. Only 1 left in stock order soon.
This marble statue of aphrodite gives full meaning to her symbolization because her beauty love fertility and sexuality are entirely portrayed in this artwork. She wears a thin chiton girded just below the breasts and her himation cloak which must have been draped over the missing left arm falls in thick folds between her legs. αφροδίτη της μήλου aphroditi tis milou is an ancient greek statue and one of the most famous works of ancient greek sculpture 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. Shop our wide range from small size indoor sculptures to life size outdoor venus statues.
Marble statue of aphrodite 2nd century b c. Due to rights restrictions this image cannot be enlarged viewed at full screen or downloaded. Marble statue of aphrodite part 2 supported by bloomberg philanthropies. Top collection 11 25 aphrodite statue greek roman goddess sculpture in white marble finish venus greek goddess of love statuette 4 7 out of 5 stars 54.
Marble statue of aphrodite. Accordingly standing parvati also represents love devotion and fertility. The goddess of love stands in an exaggerated hipshot pose.