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Discobulus, by Myron

James William Giles after John Flaxman

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture portrays a male athlete throwing a discus. The figure is depicted in a dynamic pose with one arm extended behind him holding the discus and the other arm bent in front of him. The figure is nude, showcasing detailed and muscular anatomy in an athletic stance. The material of the sculpture seems to be a light-colored stone or marble, seen through the smooth and polished texture. This classical representation captures a lifelike physique and pose, conveying motion frozen in time.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1829
Medium
lithograph [proof before letters]
Dimensions
3233 × 4894 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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