Running Artemis
- Culture
- possibly Roman, 753 BCE–395 CE
- Date
- late 2nd century BCE–early 1st century CE
- Material
- Marble
- Classification
- Sculpture, stone & mineral
- Collection
- Ancient Art
- Current Location
- Not on view
- Dimensions
- height: 28 3/4 in. (73 cm)
- Credit Line
- Museum Purchase
- Rights
- Public Domain
- Object Number
- 41:1924
NOTES
Artemis, goddess of the hunt, is identifiable here by the quiver strap across her chest. The way the dress clings to the body (often called “wet drapery”) while simultaneously billowing around the figure creates an exaggerated sense of movement that is a signature element of Hellenistic sculpture. Known for her chastity and modesty, Artemis cannot escape the dictates of the style and its body-conscious modeling.
Provenance
- 1924
DeMotte, Inc., New York, NY, USA
1924 -
Saint Louis Art Museum, purchased from DeMotte, Inc. [1]
Notes:
[1] Bill of sale dated April 2, 1924 [SLAM document files]. Minutes of the Administrative Board of Control of the City Art Museum, March 27, 1924.
DeMotte, Inc., New York, NY, USA
1924 -
Saint Louis Art Museum, purchased from DeMotte, Inc. [1]
Notes:
[1] Bill of sale dated April 2, 1924 [SLAM document files]. Minutes of the Administrative Board of Control of the City Art Museum, March 27, 1924.
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