March 13, 2012

Copy of "The Discus Thrower" or "Diskobolos" by Alcamenes (Attributed)

Nationality: Greek
Born-Died: Second half of 5th Century, B.C.E.
Size: Larger than life size
Media: (this copy) Plaster
Location: (this copy) The Edinburgh College of Art, Edinburgh, UK

This is probably my favorite ancient Greek sculpture.  It is wonderfully composed from every angle.

Discus Thrower Diskobolos Alcamenes Alkamenes

Discus Thrower Diskobolos Alcamenes Alkamenes

Discus Thrower Diskobolos Alcamenes Alkamenes

Discus Thrower Diskobolos Alcamenes Alkamenes


Discus Thrower Diskobolos Alcamenes Alkamenes

1 comment:

  1. This is not a work by Alkamenes. It is the Diskophoros by Naukydes of Argos, a pupil of Polykleitos.

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