Hercules
1855
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1855
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This is a stone bust of a bearded man with curly hair, shown from the front. His face is weathered-looking, with a strong jaw and a calm expression. The bust sits on a simple pedestal with a flat top. The photo was taken in 1855, and the artist signed it on the pedestal. The subject is meant to represent Hercules, a legendary figure from ancient Greece. Next, look up Heracles to learn more about the myth behind this sculpture.
