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Nimroud Sculptures Just Received at the British Museum - Human-Headed and Winged Lion, 1850. Creator: Smyth
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Nimroud Sculptures Just Received at the British Museum - Human-Headed and Winged Lion, 1850. Creator: Smyth
Nimroud Sculptures Just Received at the British Museum - Human-Headed and Winged Lion, 1850. That the interest raised by the exhibition of these remarkable monuments of a remote historic period does not decline, is fully proved by the number of visitors who daily throng the room at the British Museum in which they are deposited...these Marbles are of the greatest importance; whatever may be their real antiquity, they are probably of an earlier date than the first scintillations of Grecian genius, and, therefore, may be reasonably supposed to have exercised some influence over the conceptions and works of the Ionian colonists at least. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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Nimroud Sculptures Just Received at the British Museum: A Glimpse into the Ancient World of Assyria, 1850 This photograph captures a significant moment in the history of the British Museum as the Human-Headed and Winged Lion sculptures from Nimroud were received and exhibited for the first time. The image, taken by T.D. Scott Smyth for the Illustrated London News in 1850, shows a crowd of visitors gathered in the museum, eager to witness these ancient treasures. The Nimroud Sculptures, originating from the ancient city of Nineveh in Assyria (now modern-day Iraq), are believed to date back to around 883-859 BC. These remarkable monuments, which include human-headed winged lions and other intricately carved figures, are considered to be of great importance due to their potential influence on the early Greek civilization. The interest in these artifacts was immense, as evidenced by the large number of visitors flocking to the British Museum to see them. The Illustrated London News reported that the exhibition of these marbles, whatever their true antiquity, was likely to have had an impact on the works of the Ionian colonists at the very least. The Human-Headed and Winged Lion sculpture, with its powerful and majestic presence, is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Middle East and the influence it had on the world. This photograph, taken during the Victorian era, offers a glimpse into the past and the fascination that ancient art continues to hold for us today. The Nimroud Sculptures remain a popular tourist attraction and continue to inspire artists, scholars, and visitors alike. This photograph, a piece of history in itself, serves as a reminder of the enduring allure of the ancient world and the role that museums play in preserving and sharing our collective cultural heritage.
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