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Assyrian sculpture of a winged bull, London, British Museum

Assyrian sculpture of a winged bull, London, British Museum

J. Davis Burton

1864

photographic

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

About this work

This photo shows a giant stone statue of a winged bull with a human face. The bull’s body is carved in stiff, blocky lines, and its wings stick out wide. A man stands next to it, also carved stiffly, holding a rope or staff. The surface looks rough, like it’s been worn down over time. The photo itself is grainy and sepia-toned, taken in the 1860s. It looks like a museum display, with a small plaque in front of the statue. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more photos like this.

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