Monday, October 5, 2009

Cnidus Aphrodite

Cnidus Aphrodite


ArtistEnglish: Copy of Praxiteles; restorer: Ippolito Buzzi (Italian, 1562–1634)
Français : Copié de Praxitèle; restaurateur : Ippolito Buzzi (1562-1634)
DescriptionEnglish: Cnidus Aphrodite. Marble, Roman copy after a Greek original of the 4th century. Marble; original elements: torso and thighs; restored elements: head, arms, legs and support (drapery and jug).
Français : Aphrodite de Cnide. Marbre, copie romaine d'après un original grec de Praxitèle du IVe siècle av. J.-C. Marbre, éléments originaux : torse et cuisses ; éléments restaurés : tête, bras, jambes et support (manteau et pichet).
Current locationNational Museum_of Rome - Palazzo Altemps
Ground floor
Accession numberInv. 8619
Credit lineLudovisi Collection
Source/PhotographerMarie-Lan Nguyen (September 2009)
Licensingthe copyright holder of this work, release this work into the public domain. This applies worldwide.


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