Artwork
Sculptures from the Parthenon, British Museum
Sculptures from the Parthenon, British Museum is a photography by the Impressionist artist Adolphe Braun. It dates from 1874 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Adolphe Braun's 'Sculptures from the Parthenon, British Museum' is a photograph created around 1874, currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The photograph depicts a group of weathered stone statues, originally from the Parthenon in Athens, now housed in the British Museum. The figures, including a seated muscular man and a reclining figure attended by a draped woman, convey a sense of a fragmented narrative.
Technique & Style
Braun's photograph captures the statues' worn condition and uneven edges, emphasizing their damaged yet enduring presence.
History & Provenance
The statues were removed from the Parthenon and later photographed by Braun, with the resulting image now part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
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