Statue, Narciso - 80 cm - Plaster
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Narciso in gessonello style Grand Tour: A Statue of Timeless Elegance
The statue of Narcissus, made of plaster, is a faithful reproduction of the ancient Hellenistic statue discovered in Pompeii in 1862 and currently housed at the National Archaeological Museum of Naples.
This fascinating piece is part of the renowned Grand Tour Collection, a series of figurines created in 1880 for travelers exploring Europe during their Grand Tour. Mainly crafted by Italian and French sculptors, these works of art embody the spirit of the era.
The legend of Narcissus, passed down in many versions, finds one of its most famous narrations in Ovid's Metamorphoses. Here, Narcissus rejects various admirers, including the nymph Echo, whom he cruelly dismisses. Consumed by grief, Echo slowly vanishes, leaving only her voice behind. To punish him, the goddess Nemesis causes Narcissus to fall in love with his own reflected image in a pool of water. Realizing he cannot be reciprocated, Narcissus lets himself die and transforms into the flower that bears his name.
Rooms: 5
Narciso in gessonello style Grand Tour: A Statue of Timeless Elegance
The statue of Narcissus, made of plaster, is a faithful reproduction of the ancient Hellenistic statue discovered in Pompeii in 1862 and currently housed at the National Archaeological Museum of Naples.
This fascinating piece is part of the renowned Grand Tour Collection, a series of figurines created in 1880 for travelers exploring Europe during their Grand Tour. Mainly crafted by Italian and French sculptors, these works of art embody the spirit of the era.
The legend of Narcissus, passed down in many versions, finds one of its most famous narrations in Ovid's Metamorphoses. Here, Narcissus rejects various admirers, including the nymph Echo, whom he cruelly dismisses. Consumed by grief, Echo slowly vanishes, leaving only her voice behind. To punish him, the goddess Nemesis causes Narcissus to fall in love with his own reflected image in a pool of water. Realizing he cannot be reciprocated, Narcissus lets himself die and transforms into the flower that bears his name.
Rooms: 5
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of Origin
Italy
Material
Plaster
Title of artwork
Narciso
Signature
Not signed
Colour
Green
Condition
Good condition
Height
80 cm
Width
25 cm
Depth
8 cm
Weight
8 kg
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