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.
- Accession no.
- 1998.161
- Credit line
- John L. Severance Fund
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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