Gladiator

About this work

This print shows a muscular man standing on one leg, holding a discus in his right hand. His left arm is bent behind his head, and his body twists slightly as if mid-motion. The figure stands on a block, with one foot bare and the other wrapped in a cloth. The title at the bottom—*Discobole Se Préparant*—means "Discus Thrower Preparing," though the pose looks more like a gladiator’s stance. The artist, Pierre Bouillon, was known for his detailed prints of classical and dramatic subjects. Check out Bouillon, Pierre for more of his dramatic, muscular figures.