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Atalanta defeated (Atalanta and the golden apples)
Paul Raphael Montfordc.1900
National Gallery of Australia
Canberra, Australia
In Greek mythology, Atalanta was the athletic huntress who promised to marry the first man who could outrun her. Those who lost the race also lost their lives. With the guidance of Aphrodite, Hippomenes won the race by dropping three golden apples in Atalanta’s path during their contest. Unable to resist stopping to pick up the fruit, Atalanta lost the race. Here Montford depicts Atalanta after the race, still holding one of the golden apples that brought about her defeat.
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- Title: Atalanta defeated (Atalanta and the golden apples)
- Creator: Paul MONTFORD
- Creator Lifespan: 01 November 1868 - 15-Jan-38
- Creator Death Place: Melbourne, Australia
- Creator Birth Place: London, England
- Date Created: c.1900
- Location: London, Greater London, England
- Physical Dimensions: w232 x h549 x d185 cm
- Type: Sculpture,bronze
- Rights: Purchased 1970
- External Link: National Gallery of Australia
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