Jean-Pierre Cortot - Marathon Announcing Victory
- Description
- Jean-Pierre Cortot (1787-1843)
| Type of artwork | Sculpture / Object |
| Year | 1840 |
| Technique | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 37 x 43 x 23 cm (h x w x d) |
| Weight | 10 grams |
| Signed | Unsigned/Print signed |
| Edition | Onbekend |
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Greek soldier Phidippides
This is a beautiful antique bronze sculpture of the Greek soldier Phidippides who ran the 26 kilometers from Marathon to Athens to announce the news of a great Greek battle victory. This heroic event since the famous marathon race and whose length is equal to the distance from Marathon to Athens. Jean-Pierre Cortot (French, 1787-1843) chose to depict the moment when the tired soldier slumps to the ground on his shield and sword.
In a final burst of pride, he raises his breast and the palm of victory aloft. The sculpture is widely regarded as one of the supreme achievements in the depiction of the classical athletic male figure. Soldier of Marathon (also known in French as Le Marathon Annoncant la Victoire and the Latin inscription Soldate Spartiate) was first carved in marble by Cortot expressly for the palace of King Louis-Philippe. The original is now one of the treasures of the Louvre in Paris.
Click on the thumbnails above to see additional views of this bronze artwork and original marble installed in the Louvre, then click on an image to enlarge it. This casting was made in the 19th century by the famous Barbedienne foundry. The patina finish is a classic traditional dark brown. Soldier of the Marathon is (37 cm high x 43 cm wide).
Condition is very good, This is a beautiful bronze sculpture cast to the highest standards by a famous French foundry. We guarantee that you will be satisfied.
This is a beautiful antique bronze sculpture of the Greek soldier Phidippides who ran the 26 kilometers from Marathon to Athens to announce the news of a great Greek battle victory. This heroic event since the famous marathon race and whose length is equal to the distance from Marathon to Athens. Jean-Pierre Cortot (French, 1787-1843) chose to depict the moment when the tired soldier slumps to the ground on his shield and sword.
In a final burst of pride, he raises his breast and the palm of victory aloft. The sculpture is widely regarded as one of the supreme achievements in the depiction of the classical athletic male figure. Soldier of Marathon (also known in French as Le Marathon Annoncant la Victoire and the Latin inscription Soldate Spartiate) was first carved in marble by Cortot expressly for the palace of King Louis-Philippe. The original is now one of the treasures of the Louvre in Paris.
Click on the thumbnails above to see additional views of this bronze artwork and original marble installed in the Louvre, then click on an image to enlarge it. This casting was made in the 19th century by the famous Barbedienne foundry. The patina finish is a classic traditional dark brown. Soldier of the Marathon is (37 cm high x 43 cm wide).
Condition is very good, This is a beautiful bronze sculpture cast to the highest standards by a famous French foundry. We guarantee that you will be satisfied.
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| Condition | Very good | ||||||||||
| I declare that this sculpture is in excellent condition and top quality. | |||||||||||
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| Pick up | The work can be picked up on location. As a buyer you must bring your own packaging materials. The location is: Tilburg, The Netherlands | ||||||||||
| Shipment | Parcel post | ||||||||||
| Price | > 10KG or bigger than 1.00 x 0.50 meter
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