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Sculpture Collection (#97)

Sculpture, the art of shaping and carving materials into magnificent forms, has captivated humanity for centuries

Background imageSculpture Collection: James Dean Statue View

James Dean Statue View
View of a statue of James Dean at the Griffith Observatory, 02 November 2006. Key scenes from the classic motion picture " Rebel without a cause" were filmed at the Griffith Observatory in

Background imageSculpture Collection: 2, Ancient, Background, Buddha, Buddhism, Calm, Carving (Art Product), Close-Up, Colin Anderson

2, Ancient, Background, Buddha, Buddhism, Calm, Carving (Art Product), Close-Up, Colin Anderson, Contented, Eyes Closed, Face, God, Icon, Iconic, Inspiration, Nobody, Peacefulness, Profile, Religion

Background imageSculpture Collection: Bodh Gaya, Mahabodhi Temple, Bihar, India

Bodh Gaya, Mahabodhi Temple, Bihar, India
Golden Buddha, Bodh Gaya, Mahabodhi Temple, Bihar, India, where Gautama Buddha is said to have obtained Enlightenment under what became known as the Bodhi Tree

Background imageSculpture Collection: Athena by Johannes Benk, Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien

Athena by Johannes Benk, Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
Athena for the dome of the Kunsthistorisches Museum (Vienna) by Johannes Benk (1844-1914), Austrian Sculptor. Date: circa 1903

Background imageSculpture Collection: Montagu Monuments, St Edmunds Church, Warkton, Northants

Montagu Monuments, St Edmunds Church, Warkton, Northants
The Montagu Monuments are four stunning marble statues in the unlikely setting of Grade I listed St Edmunds Church in Warkton, Northamptonshire

Background imageSculpture Collection: Hardinge Street, Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa

Hardinge Street, Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa, with Torrs Hotel and Electricity House. Date: circa 1940

Background imageSculpture Collection: Hammer and Sickle statue, Moscow, Russia

Hammer and Sickle statue, Moscow, Russia
Symbolic statue of a couple holding the symbolic Hammer and Sickle, silhouetted against a clouded sky in Moscow, Russia. circa 1968

Background imageSculpture Collection: Dom Perignon, French monk and cellarer

Dom Perignon, French monk and cellarer
Dom Perignon (1638-1715), French Benedictine monk who is often (incorrectly) credited with the invention of sparkling champagne

Background imageSculpture Collection: The Three Graces by the Italian sculptor Antonio Canova

The Three Graces by the Italian sculptor Antonio Canova
Marble sculpture group of the Three Graces by the italian sculptor Antonio Canova (1757-1822). Date: circa 1910s

Background imageSculpture Collection: Colmar, France - La Maison des Tetes in the old town

Colmar, France - La Maison des Tetes in the old town
Colmar, France 1609 building the Maison des T괥 s, built in the German Renaissance style. Part of the old town of Colmar

Background imageSculpture Collection: Cupid and Psyche, sculpture, Antonio Canova, Louvre, Paris

Cupid and Psyche, sculpture, Antonio Canova, Louvre, Paris
Cupid and Psyche, sculpture by Antonio Canova, Louvre Museum, Paris. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageSculpture Collection: Lintel from a Torah Niche. Synagogue at Nabratein, Upper Gal

Lintel from a Torah Niche. Synagogue at Nabratein, Upper Galilee. 3rd century CE. Rockefeller Archaeological Museum. Jerusalem. Israel

Background imageSculpture Collection: King David of Israel (C. 1040-970 BC) playing the harp. Stat

King David of Israel (C. 1040-970 BC) playing the harp. Statue located near the entrance to the king Davids tomb. Mount Zion. Jerusalem. Israel

Background imageSculpture Collection: Independence Monument, 1912. Vlore. Republic of Albania

Independence Monument, 1912. Vlore. Republic of Albania
REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA. Vlore. Independence Monument. Commemorates the proclamation of Albanian independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1912 in Vlora

Background imageSculpture Collection: Cupid Rekindling the torch of Hymen, 1831. By George Rennie

Cupid Rekindling the torch of Hymen, 1831. By George Rennie
Cupid Rekindling the torch of Hymen. C. 1831. By Scottish sculptor George Rennie (1802-1860). Victoria and Albert Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Background imageSculpture Collection: Standing Buddha. From Sarnath, India. 5th century AD. Gupta

Standing Buddha. From Sarnath, India. 5th century AD. Gupta period. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Background imageSculpture Collection: Shiva and Parvati sculpture. Orissa, India, 13th century AD

Shiva and Parvati sculpture. Orissa, India, 13th century AD. Stone sculpture shows the powerful Hindu deity Shiva, with his consort Parvati, the daugter of the mountain, seated on his knee

Background imageSculpture Collection: Neptune and Triton by Bernini (1598-1680). 1622-23. Baroque

Neptune and Triton by Bernini (1598-1680). 1622-23. Baroque
Neptune and Triton by italian artisht Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680). 1622-23. Baroque style. Victoria and Albert Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Background imageSculpture Collection: Apollo. Head. Marble. 120-140 AD. From Palace of Justinian

Apollo. Head. Marble. 120-140 AD. From Palace of Justinian, Rome. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Background imageSculpture Collection: Bust of Pericles (495-429 BC). Roman copy. From Hadrians V

Bust of Pericles (495-429 BC). Roman copy. From Hadrians V
Pericles (495-429 BC). Greek statesman. Orator and general of Athens during the Golden Age. Roman copy of 2nd AD. From Hadrians Villa. Tivoli. Italy. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Background imageSculpture Collection: Filippo Brunelleschi (1377-1446). Statue

Filippo Brunelleschi (1377-1446). Statue
Filippo Brunelleschi (1377-1446). Architect and engineer Italian Renaissance. Statue Florence. Italy

Background imageSculpture Collection: Statue of a Assyrian King Shalmaneser III (858-824 BC)

Statue of a Assyrian King Shalmaneser III (858-824 BC)
Shalmaneser III (858-824 BC). Assyrian king. Statue. Basalt. Neo-Assyrian Period. Assur (Qalat Sharqat). Archaeological Museum. Istanbul. Turkey

Background imageSculpture Collection: Temple guardian. Statue. Japan, 14th century

Temple guardian. Statue. Japan, 14th century
Statue of a Temple Guardian. Wood with traces of painting. 14th century. Japan. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Background imageSculpture Collection: Ara Pacis Augustae. Goddess Roma, sitting on a pile of troph

Ara Pacis Augustae. Goddess Roma, sitting on a pile of troph
Roman Art. Italy. Ara Pacis Augustae. Dated 13th century BC. Figure of the goddess Roma, sitting on a pile of trophy weapons. Museum of the Ara Pacis. Rome. Italy

Background imageSculpture Collection: Ara Pacis Augustae. Tellus panel

Ara Pacis Augustae. Tellus panel
Roman Art. Italy. Ara Pacis Augustae. Tellus panel. Relief depicting Tellus nursing Romulus and Remus. Dated 13 BC. Museum of the Ara Pacis. Rome. Italy

Background imageSculpture Collection: Italy. Rome. The Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola at Campus

Italy. Rome. The Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola at Campus Martius. Side chapels. Transept: Chapel of the Annunciation, 1749

Background imageSculpture Collection: Cow. Pentelic marble. Copy after a bronze statue by Myron (4

Cow. Pentelic marble. Copy after a bronze statue by Myron (4
Roman Art. Italy. Cow. Pentelic marble. Copy after a bronze statue by Greek sculptor Myron (460-440B.C.). Capitoline Museums. Rome. Italy

Background imageSculpture Collection: The Capitoline Wolf (Lupa Capitolina) suckling Romulus and R

The Capitoline Wolf (Lupa Capitolina) suckling Romulus and R
The Capitoline Wolf (Lupa Capitolina). Bronze sculpture of a she-wolf showing Romulus and Remus as suckling infants. Inspired by the legend of the founding of Rome

Background imageSculpture Collection: Egyptian Art. Karnak. The goddess Bastet. Relief

Egyptian Art. Karnak. The goddess Bastet. Relief
Egyptian Art. The Karnak Temple Complex. Relief depicting the goddess Bastet. 19th Dynasty. New Kingdom. Egypt

Background imageSculpture Collection: Assyrian King Ashurnasirpal II. Statue

Assyrian King Ashurnasirpal II. Statue
Ashurnasirpal II. King of Assyria (883-859 BC). Statue. 865 BC. From the Temple of Ishtar Sharrat-niphi, Nimrud. British Museum. London. United Kingdom

Background imageSculpture Collection: Pre-columbian Art. Mexico. Aztec. Serpent head. National Mus

Pre-columbian Art. Mexico. Aztec. Serpent head. National Mus
Pre-columbian Art. Mexico. Aztec. Serpent head. Late Postclassic (1325-1521 A.C.). Volcanic rock. National Museum of Anthropology. Mexico City. Mexico

Background imageSculpture Collection: Berlin Green Head. Bust. Egypt

Berlin Green Head. Bust. Egypt
Berlin Green Head. Late Period. 30th Dynasty. Egypt. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

Background imageSculpture Collection: Statue of Aphrodite. Idalion, Cyprus

Statue of Aphrodite. Idalion, Cyprus
Statue of Aphrodite, Great Goddess of Cyprus. 5th century BC. Limestone. Idalion, Cyprus. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

Background imageSculpture Collection: Pergamon Altar. West frieze. Gigantomachy. Triton and Amphit

Pergamon Altar. West frieze. Gigantomachy. Triton and Amphit
Pergamon Altar. Built by order of Eumenes II Soter. 164-156 BC by artists of the school of Pergamon. Marble and limestone. West frieze. Gegantomachy. Lift to right; Triton and Amphitrite

Background imageSculpture Collection: Greek art. Asia Minor. Colossal head of a youth. Pergamon. M

Greek art. Asia Minor. Colossal head of a youth. Pergamon. Marble. 2nd BC. Top terrace Gym. The Antikensammlung Berlin (Berlin antiquities collection)

Background imageSculpture Collection: Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus), (51-96). Roman Emperor

Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus), (51-96). Roman Emperor from 81 to 96 A.C. Flavian dynasty. Statue as Emperor. Braccio Nuovo Collection. Chiaramonti Musum. Vatican Museum. Vatican City. Italy

Background imageSculpture Collection: Greek Mythology. Zeus of Otricoli. Marble bust. Roman copy a

Greek Mythology. Zeus of Otricoli. Marble bust. Roman copy after a Greek original from the 4th century. Restored in 1783 by Giovanni Pierantoni

Background imageSculpture Collection: Sphere Within Sphere. By Arnaldo Pomodoro (b. 1926)

Sphere Within Sphere. By Arnaldo Pomodoro (b. 1926)
Sphere Within Sphere. Bronze sculpture by Italian sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro (b. 1926). Cortile della Pigna (Courtyard of the Pineapple). Vatican Museums. Vatican City

Background imageSculpture Collection: St Bartholomew Flayed (1562) by Marco d Agrate (c. 1504 A?i

St Bartholomew Flayed (1562) by Marco d Agrate (c. 1504 A?i
St Bartholomew Flayed (1562), transept of the Cathedral of Milan. Renaissance. Statue was made by italian sculptor, Marco d Agrate (c. 1504 A?i? c. 1574)

Background imageSculpture Collection: Italy. Milan. Clock decorated with two statues

Italy. Milan. Clock decorated with two statues, one male and one female, on top of a building

Background imageSculpture Collection: Statue of Ptah. Egyptian God

Statue of Ptah. Egyptian God
Egypt. Statue of God Ptah. New Kingdom. XVIII-XX Dynasty. 1550-1070 BC. Egyptian Museum of Turin. Italy

Background imageSculpture Collection: Sphinx at gardens of Belvedere Palace. 18th century. Vienna

Sphinx at gardens of Belvedere Palace. 18th century. Vienna
Belvedere Palace. Gardens designed by Dominique Girard. Sphinx. Statue. Vienna. Austria

Background imageSculpture Collection: Pre-Columbian Art. Maya. Archaeological Site of Copa?n. Alta

Pre-Columbian Art. Maya. Archaeological Site of Copa?n. Altar Q. West side. It was created during the rule of King Yax Pac in 776

Background imageSculpture Collection: Statue of a military commander. 1st century BC

Statue of a military commander. 1st century BC
Roman art. Statue of a military commander. 1st century BC. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Background imageSculpture Collection: Dionysus Bevilacqua. Roman sculpture after Greek originals o

Dionysus Bevilacqua. Roman sculpture after Greek originals of the 4th century BC, previously in the Bevilacqua Collection (Verona). Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Background imageSculpture Collection: Emperor Septemus Severus (193-211 AD). Bust

Emperor Septemus Severus (193-211 AD). Bust
Septimius Severus (145-211), also known as Severus. Roman Emperor from 193-211. Born in Leptis Manga, province of Africa. Dynasty, Severan

Background imageSculpture Collection: Marcus Aurelius (121-180). Roman Emperor. Bust

Marcus Aurelius (121-180). Roman Emperor. Bust
Marcus Aurelius (121-180). Roman Emperor from 161 to 180. Bust. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Background imageSculpture Collection: Muse. The Roman sculpture after an original of about 130 BC

Muse. The Roman sculpture after an original of about 130 BC was restored by Bertel Thorvaldsen. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany




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Sculpture, the art of shaping and carving materials into magnificent forms, has captivated humanity for centuries. From ancient civilizations to modern masterpieces, these sculptures tell stories and evoke emotions that transcend time. One iconic sculpture is Gormley's "Angel of the North DP059218, " a colossal steel figure with outstretched wings that stands proudly in Gateshead, England. Its imposing presence symbolizes hope and protection for all who pass by. Another renowned piece is the "Marble Aphrodite Kallipygos or Callipygian Venus statue, " a Roman copy of a Hellenistic original. This exquisite marble sculpture showcases the beauty and sensuality of the female form, capturing Aphrodite's allure and grace. Hepworth's "Winged Figure DP183019" mesmerizes viewers with its abstract yet harmonious composition. The smooth curves and interlocking shapes create an ethereal sense of movement, embodying freedom and liberation. Michelangelo's masterpiece, the "Pieta, " depicts Mary cradling Jesus' lifeless body in her arms. This Renaissance sculpture evokes profound grief while showcasing Michelangelo's unparalleled skill in conveying human emotion through stone. On a lighter note, the quirky "Catford Cat DD004478" brings joy to Londoners as they encounter this giant feline made from recycled materials. It adds whimsy to its surroundings while reminding us of our connection to nature through art. Andy Goldsworthy's installation in Tilberthwaite showcases his unique approach to sculpting using natural elements like stones arranged within a sheep fold. His work seamlessly blends into its environment while highlighting the beauty found in simplicity. Egyptian art also holds timeless allure; one example is Nefertiti bust crafted from limestone and stucco at Neues Mu museum. This delicate portrayal captures Queen Nefertiti's regal elegance with intricate details that have survived thousands of years.