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Shield with Gorgon's head

Arnold Becklin (1827-1901) and Paris, Orsay Museum19th Century

Rmn-Grand Palais
Paris, France, France

The works of Swiss painter Arnold Böcklin were inspired by Greco-Roman antiquity. This three-dimensional oeuvre is one of his most striking pieces.

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Title: Shield with Gorgon's head
Creator: Arnold Becklin (1827-1901), Paris, Orsay Museum
Date Created: 19th Century
Physical Dimensions: 61 cm
Original Language: French
Type: Sculpture and painting
Publisher: Rmn-Grand Palais
Original Source: Agence photo de la Réunion des musées nationaux-Grand Palais
Rights: France, Paris, musée d'Orsay. Photo © RMN-Grand Palais (musée d'Orsay) - © Hervé Lewandowski
External Link: Agence photo de la Réunion des musées nationaux-Grand Palais
Medium: Painted papier mâché

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