BRONZE SCULPTURE, THE ALLEGORY OF STRENGTH, LATE 19TH CENTURY
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Proof in bronze brown patina representing the Allegory of Strength dressed in a tunic girded next to a column with a lion's head and ending with claws representing Hercules' Leonté, symbol of courage. She is wearing a diadem. The figure stands on a base in black marble.
Strength is one of the four cardinal virtues. It is the fortitude that enables us to overcome fear, man's first obstacle. The allegory of Strength is often accompanied by a lion in reference to Hercules, but sometimes by a column evoking the hero Samson, or a shield.
19th century, Circa: 1870
Condition report: In good general condition. Light wear to the marble.
Dimension of marble base: W: 23cm ; D: 17cm ; H: 3cm
Identifier Exists
False
LP :
3139
Width :
27
(cm)
Height
52
(cm)
Depth
25
(cm)
