Gymnastic Exercises [series]
Penna, Agostino
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Alternative Title
Exercices Gymniques
Date
1780-1781Description
Plaque titled Les Gladiateurs (gladiators); A series of marble plaques depicting nude athletes and athletic events as described from ancient Roman sources, done in a Neoclassic style. Source: Europeana [website]; http://www.europeana.eu/ (accessed 4/16/2011)
Type of Work
relief (sculpture)Subject
human figure, recreation and games, festivals, athletes, athletics, Neoclassical, Eighteenth century
Rights
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