Diana, halvt draperet, fulgt af sin hund by S.C. Stanley

Diana, halvt draperet, fulgt af sin hund 1756

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Artwork details

Medium
sculpture, marble
Dimensions
207 cm (height) x 87.5 cm (width) x 63 cm (depth) (Netto), 147 kg (weight) (None)
Location
SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst

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sculpture

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classical-realism

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sculptural image

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figuration

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sculpture

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black and white

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monochrome

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marble

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nude

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monochrome

About this artwork

This is a marble sculpture made by S.C. Stanley, likely sometime in the mid-18th century. The sculpture presents Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt, accompanied by her dog. The texture of the marble gives the figures a smooth, almost polished appearance, which invites a tactile response even as it remains untouchable. Formally, the sculpture employs a classical contrapposto, with Diana's weight shifted onto one leg, creating a dynamic, sinuous line through her body. The draping of the fabric is strategically arranged to both reveal and conceal, adding a layer of complexity to the visual experience. The dog, positioned beside her, not only serves as a symbol of her fidelity but also provides a contrasting texture to the smooth marble of Diana's skin. The work destabilizes the traditional representation of power, typical in the baroque era, by presenting a deity in a moment of quiet companionship rather than overt authority. It encourages us to rethink the boundaries between the divine and the earthly.

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