I went to the National Sculpture Gallery yesterday, here's some highlights.
The spirit of Copernicus (1877), by Georgios Vroutos.
Satyr playing with Eros (1877), by Yannoulis Halepas.
Nana (1896-1897), by Georgios Bonanos - inspired by the heroine of Émile Zola's Nana.
Centaur (1901), by Thomas Thomopoulos, who is also featured here on this blog, with a stunning sculpture of a broken angel at the cemetery of Anastasi.
Stout seated woman (1948), by Michael Tombros.
The Eraser (1980), by Gabriela Simossi.
The hunter (from the series States of Mind, 2002), by Pantelis Chandris.
And a sculpture by René Magritte, The Therapeutist (Healer) (1967, a gift by Alexandros Iolas, a known art collector and artist promoter of the Greek world.
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hehe first time drawing lmk shit + also first time drawing on my phone and I’m pretty proud of it
note I may start posting more lmk stuff cuz I have become obsessed with it 🤩🤩
also some awesome marble statues from the Vatican museum in Vatican City 🇻🇦
P.S: I know I forgot the designs on MK’s shirt, just ignore it 😭
extra: tiny Lloyd :)
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Pierre Laviron (1650-1685)
"Ganymede" (1684)
Marble
In Greek mythology, Ganymede was a divine hero from Troy whom Homer described as the most beautiful of mortals; he would be abducted by Zeus in the form of an eagle to serve as his cup-bearer in Olympus.
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Some beautiful statues in the National Gallery of Art
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shaped in marble
(30/6/22)
plump thighs and warm stomach
the signs of a beauty⠀true health
full cheeks⠀blushed as roses
this all-natural love held in marble
forever captured in the light of love
every curve as smooth as silk
c.m
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Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680)
"Bust of the Savior" (1680)
Marble
Baroque
Located in the San Sebastiano fuori le mura, Rome, Italy
This was the last sculpture created by Bernini who died from the after-effects of a stroke at the age of 81 years. He left the sculpture in his will to his friend and patron, queen Christina of Sweden.
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How to find the best marble statue manufacturers in India
Marble statues, or Moortis, as they are called in the native tongue, have a special place in the hearts and minds of people. These are beautiful, long-lasting, and carry a rich history.
Source link: https://medium.com/@ssmoortiart/how-to-find-the-best-marble-statue-manufacturers-in-india-3df93ccc0e98
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