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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 the Greek victory in a sea battle near Samothrace. It stands 5.57 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 Winged Victory of Samothrace
The great statue was carefully lowered down a ramp in 1939 when it was removed from the Louvre and Paris for safekeeping.
The Winged Victory of Samothrace, side view.
The Winged Victory of Samothrace, before restoration.
A copy at the Idaho State Capitol.
The Daru staircase leading to the statue.
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The statue on its pedestal.
The statue before restoration, standing on a marble block.
The Winged Victory of Samothrace, back view.
