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The wounded Amazon
GIBSON, John (1790-1866)
Welsh-born John Gibson was a key figure in neo-classical sculpture. Unusually, this sculpture depicts a strong yet bleeding female figure - a woman warrior. While the pose is based on women Gibson saw in Rome’s streets, it hints at the violence he witnessed there and his fear of being stabbed.
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 542
Creation/Production
GIBSON, John
Date:
Acquisition
Purchase, 17/5/1928
Measurements
Techniques
marble
Techniques (sculpture)
Fine Art - sculpture
Material
marble
Location
In store
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