Scultura, Efebo - 70 cm - Gesso

Torso of an Ephebe

Important plaster reproduction inspired by the celebrated Torso of an Ephebe preserved at the Museo Nazionale Romano di Palazzo Massimo. The original marble sculpture, dated to the 1st century BC, is considered a Roman copy of a Greek bronze prototype attributed to the school of Polykleitos, possibly connected to the so-called Westmacott Ephebe (Kyniskos type).

The sculpture depicts a young athlete rendered according to the harmonious canons of Classical Greek art. The balanced anatomy, softly modeled musculature, and natural proportions reflect the Polykleitan ideal of beauty, where physical perfection expresses discipline, equilibrium, and inner vitality. The subtle treatment of the body still suggests the qualities of the lost bronze original from which the Roman marble version was derived.

This plaster cast preserves the evocative power of ancient sculptural fragments, emphasizing the timeless fascination of archaeological forms. The fragmentary condition enhances its aesthetic presence, transforming the work into both a collector’s object and a refined decorative statement rooted in Mediterranean antiquity.

Its elegant verticality and refined anatomical structure make the piece particularly suited for classical, contemporary, or gallery-inspired interiors.

Dimensions:

* Height: 70 cm
* Width: 25 cm
* Depth: 15 cm

A timeless representation of youthful beauty and Classical harmony, carrying forward the artistic legacy of ancient Greece and Imperial Rome.