Artwork
Assyrian sculpture of an eagle-headed genius, worshipping, Paris, Louvre
Assyrian sculpture of an eagle-headed genius, worshipping, Paris, Louvre is a photographic photography by the Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1884 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This photograph depicts an Assyrian sculpture of a human figure with eagle wings.
About this work
Overview
This photograph depicts an Assyrian sculpture of a human figure with eagle wings. The image is part of a collection once owned by John Singer Sargent, an American artist known for his portraits and murals.
Subject & Meaning
The sculpture shows a figure with eagle wings and a curved knife, clasping its hands in prayer. The calm face and draped body suggest a ritual or worship context, possibly related to ancient Assyrian religious practices.
History & Provenance
John Singer Sargent owned this photograph as part of a collection of 611 images. After his death in 1925, his sisters donated the collection to the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, where it was valued for its educational potential and classified geographically.
Artist & collection
- Assyrian sculpture of genius, worshipping, ninth century B.C., Louvre, Paris
Assyrian sculpture, priest worshipping and genius worshipping, Paris: Louvre
Sculpture depicting a royal Assyrian armsbearer with attendant genius from the period of Ashur-nasir-pal II (885-860 B.C.), Louvre, Paris
Relief depicting Assyring King Ashur-Nasir-Pal II (885-860 B.C.), Louvre, Paris
Relief of a genius offering sacrifice, period of Sargon II (722-705 B.C.) from Palace of Khorsabad. Paris: Louvre
Sculpture of Assyrian archer, 9th century B.C., Louvre, Paris
Relief depicting two Assyrian archers from the period of Ashur-Nasir-Pal II (885-860 B.C.) from the Palace of Nimrud. Louvre, Paris
Neo-Assyrian colossal statue of a winged lion in white marble from the North-West palace of Ashurnasirpal II, Nimrud (ancient Kalhu), northern Iraq. London: British Museum
Relief of head of Assyrian officer. Paris: Louvre
Assyrian sculpture of a lion winged. London: British Museum
Assyrian sculpture of a winged bull, London, British Museum
Bas-relief of a warrior, Louvre, Paris