The Three Graces

Sculpture

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Museum of Antiquities - University of Saskatchewan

Catalogue Image: 2014-00-00

Catalogue Image

2014-00-00

Name/Title

The Three Graces

Entry/Object ID

75H1111

Description

Relief of three nude female figures entwined executing a dance. The heads and feet are missing.

Type of Sculpture

Relief

Artwork Details

Medium

Plaster

Context

The sculpture type was inspired by Praxiteles, as is indicated by the 'calm voluptuousness'. The figures represent the Three Graces: Euphrosyne, Thalia and Aglaia (Jollity, Abundance and Good Cheer).

Made/Created

Date made

323 BCE - 146 BCE

Time Period

Hellenistic

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

Greek - Hellenistic

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

40.5 cm

Width

39.5 cm

Depth

8 cm

Research Notes

Research Type

Researcher

Notes

Boardman, John. Greek Art. NY: Praeger, 1964. Public: No

Research Type

Researcher

Notes

Rodenwaldt, G. "Three Graces on a Fluted Sarcophagus." JRS 28, 1938. London. Public: No

Research Type

Researcher

Notes

Havelock, C. M. "The Three Graces." In Hellenistic Art. Greenwich, Conn.: New York Graphic Society, 1970. Public: Yes

Research Type

Researcher

Notes

Baldini, Umberto. Primavera- The Restoration of Botticelli's Masterpiece. NY: Harry N. Abrams, 1986. 92, 94-95. Public: Yes