Atlantes in the form of Satyrs

unknown (Ancient Roman)
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Satyres en Atlante
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/1721.3/140196
Date
100-199
Description
Detail of head and torso of a satyr; Three Roman atlantes that formerly supported a fountain at the Villa Albani, Rome. They belong to a group of four characters similar in those found in the theatre of Dionysos in Athens. Abundantly restored, they were transformed into the support of a fountain basin by Cardinal Albani (1692-1779): as such they are seen in the works of several contemporary painters, including Hubert Robert. Source: Louvre Museum [website]; http://www.louvre.fr/ (accessed 4/18/2011)
Type of Work
sculpture (visual work); atlas (supporting element)
Subject
literary or legendary, mythology (Classical), Imperial (Roman)
Rights
© Scott Gilchrist, Archivision, Inc.
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Licensed for educational and research use by the MIT community only
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