Milo attacked by the lion
Statuette
ca. 1875 (made)
ca. 1875 (made)
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This is a statuette made in France in about 1875 made of bronzed plaster. It represents Milo attacked by the lion.
Milo was a legendary athlete of great strength who lived at Croton in Southern Italy in the 6th century BC. On seeing an oak tree partly split open with a wedge he tried to wrench it apart, but the wedge fell out, and his hands were trapped. He became a prey to wild beasts.
Milo was a legendary athlete of great strength who lived at Croton in Southern Italy in the 6th century BC. On seeing an oak tree partly split open with a wedge he tried to wrench it apart, but the wedge fell out, and his hands were trapped. He became a prey to wild beasts.
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Title | Milo attacked by the lion (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Bronzed plaster |
Brief description | Statuette, bronzed plaster, Milo attacked by the lion, French, ca. 1875 |
Physical description | Bronzed plaster statuette of Milo attacked by the lion. |
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Object history | Given by C.R. Fletcher Lutwidge, Esq. in 1875. |
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Summary | This is a statuette made in France in about 1875 made of bronzed plaster. It represents Milo attacked by the lion. Milo was a legendary athlete of great strength who lived at Croton in Southern Italy in the 6th century BC. On seeing an oak tree partly split open with a wedge he tried to wrench it apart, but the wedge fell out, and his hands were trapped. He became a prey to wild beasts. |
Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington, Acquired During the Year 1875, Arranged According to the Dates of Acquisition. London: Printed by George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O., p. 1 |
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Accession number | 6-1875 |
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Record created | September 26, 2008 |
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