Winged Victory of Samothrace facts for kids
The Winged Victory of Samothrace (or Nike of Samothrace) is a Parian marble sculpture now in the Louvre, Paris, France. It is believed to have been made about 190 BC. It was discovered in 1863. It commemorates Nike, the Greek victory in a sea battle near Samothrace. It stands 2.44 m high. The work presents a pose where violent motion and sudden stillness meet. It is notable for its graceful balance and for the rendering of the figure's draped garments, depicted as if rippling in a strong sea breeze.
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The statue was carefully lowered down a ramp in 1939 when it was removed from the Louvre and Paris for safekeeping.
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The Winged Victory of Samothrace, side view
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The Winged Victory of Samothrace, before restoration
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A plaster copy of the Winged Victory in the National Museum of Fine Arts in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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The Daru staircase leading to the statue
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The statue after last restoration
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The statue on its pedestal
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The statue before restoration, standing on a marble block
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The Winged Victory of Samothrace, back view
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