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Athena Parthenos. Original painting by Lynn Curlee

$25,000
£18,979.57
€21,708.58
CA$34,928.63
A$38,848.26
CHF 20,285.35
MX$472,741.95
NOK 259,074.90
SEK 242,966.55
DKK 162,019.48
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Athena Parthenos. Original painting by Lynn Curlee. This beautiful painting depicts the famed monumental statue by Phidias Which stood in the cella of the Parthenon in Athens. With flesh of ivory, and garments of solid gold, and studded with jewels, the cult statue of the goddess of wisdom was one of the most famous works of art in the Ancient World, The painting was reproduced in PARTHENON, a non-fiction picturebook for older kids, published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster. The canvas is gallery wrapped with finished edges so framing is optional.
  • Creator:
    Lynn Curlee (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 60 in (152.4 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Acrylic,Canvas,Brushed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2004
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent condition.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU791241046862

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