Study of Nike of Samothrace
Study of Nike of Samothrace

Study of Nike of Samothrace

Fine Arts


2021.1.25.5.FA.GR.C1890.FR
Author
Jacques KAPLAN (French, born Russian, Sevastopol 1872 - 1949 Paris)
Description
Charcoal drawing of the Winged Victory of Samothrace, a marble Hellenistic sculpture of Nike (the Greek goddess of victory), which has been prominently displayed at the Louvre since 1884. The drawing was created by the artist while being a student of the Fine Arts academy in Paris.
Materials
Charcoal on paper
Wood
Glass
Origin
vers 1890 France
Dimensions
Length : 65 cm
Height : 80.5 cm