The seated Sappho

Pradier, James (1790-1852)


Item type:
sculpture
Date of creation:
19th century
Height:
41.9 cm  (16 1/2 in.)
Width:
50.2 cm  (19 3/4 in.)
Depth:
23.5 cm  (9 1/4 in.)
Technique / Medium:
bronze (marble base)

Description

Sappho is seated with one leg crossed over the other. A lyre is on the ground behind her.

People as subjects

Sappho [Σαπφώ] (ca. 630-570 BCE) (Musician)

Iconclass

98C(SAPPHO)5(+55)
(story of) Sappho, the poetess - non-aggressive activities of person from classical history (+ full length)

Instruments [MIMO Code] (notes)

Lyre [3501] (7 strings)

RIdIM images


Image courtesy of the Driehaus Museum.

Notes

Foundry: Susse Frères
Patinated bronze. Sculpture on green marble base.

RIdIM record id

5303