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A Discobolus from Hadrian's Villa, Tivoli

Roger Fentonabout 1857

The J. Paul Getty Museum

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

Stereoscopic views of a sculpture of a discus thrower about to release his throw. The figure is nude and is leaning forward over one bent knee. He is resting one hand on the bent knee. The other hand is holding the discus behind him.

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  • Title: A Discobolus from Hadrian's Villa, Tivoli
  • Creator: Roger Fenton
  • Date Created: about 1857
  • Location Created: London, England
  • Physical Dimensions: 7.2 × 14.3 cm (2 13/16 × 5 5/8 in.)
  • Type: Print
  • External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
  • Medium: Albumen silver print
  • Terms of Use: Open Content
  • Number: 84.XB.732.4.2.34
  • Culture: English
  • Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles
  • Creator Display Name: Roger Fenton (English, 1819 - 1869)
  • Classification: Photographs (Visual Works)
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