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The Winged Victory of Samothrace
Assembly attempt 1879
Assembly attempt, 1879

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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  • Victoire de Samothrace - vue de trois-quart gauche, gros plan de la statue (2)

    The Winged Victory of Samothrace

  • Nike descending staircase 3sept1939

    The great statue was carefully lowered down a ramp in 1939 when it was removed from the Louvre and Paris for safekeeping.

  • Nike of Samothrace Musée du Louvre 20141107 125035

    The Winged Victory of Samothrace, side view.

  • Winged Victory of Samothrace side

    The Winged Victory of Samothrace, before restoration.

  • Idaho Victory

    A copy at the Idaho State Capitol.

  • Daru staircase Louvre 2007 05 13

    The Daru staircase leading to the statue.

  • Victoire de Samothrace - de face (3)

    The statue on its pedestal.

  • Nike di samotracia 00

    The statue before restoration, standing on a marble block.

  • WingedVictoryBack

    The Winged Victory of Samothrace, back view.


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