Athlete or Apollo
The image shows a bronze statue titled "Athlete or Apollo", by artist Phidias. The statue depicts a male figure with a muscular build, depicted without clothing. The figure's right arm is missing, while the left arm hangs at the side. Head is tilted slightly to the right. The figure's hair is short and curly. The statue exhibits a green patina and stands on a cylindrical base made of green marble with darker green veins. The base has a flat top and a rounded bottom. The background gradient transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 504 × 893 px
- Museum Record
- View original
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