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Object within Schaaf no. 3158

82. Rape of the Sabines, Florence, 2nd View

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"The Rape of the Sabine Woman" by Giambologna, Florence

Created: Between 1 Feb 1846 and 31 May 1846

Image size: h 21.6cm x w 16.9cm

Paper size: h 22.7cm x w 18.6cm

Object Type: Salted Paper Print

Physical description: the main statue and plinth in the negative were varnished before this print was made. The surrounding areas were left unvarnished. As a result the varnished areas of the negative (the main statue and plinth) appear darker than the background in the print.

Provenance:
Matilda Talbot 1934

Owner: National Science and Media Museum

Object owner number: 1937-4585

Collection: Science Museum Collection

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This object is part of Schaaf no. 3158

82. Rape of the Sabines, Florence, 2nd View

Location: Florence

Keywords: Italy Sculpture

The three sculptures are photographed in the Loggia dei Lanzi, in Florence.

The main subject is "The Rape of the Sabine Woman" by Giambologna which occupies the largest part of the composition. Just behind and to the left is "Hercules and the Centaur Nessus", also by Giambologna. Just visible in the distance is a partial view of an ancient Roman portrait statue of Agrippina Minor.

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