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STATUE OF THE FARNESE HERCULES

Creator(s): Unknown (Sculptor)

Currently in storage


About this object

The statue shows the Farnese Hercules. He is a nude muscular male with curly hair and a beard. His left arm is leaning on a support draped with his lion skin. There is a knotted club below his right arm behind his back, and three apples in his right hand.

Object name:
STATUE OF THE FARNESE HERCULES
Made from:
Marble
Made in:
ITALY
Date made:
19th c.
Size:
79.4 cm (31 1/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
22.27
Class:
STONE
Signature marks:
INSCRIPTION on base: ERCOLE FARNESE
Credit line:
Gift of General Foods, 1978