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Figures upon a Vase recently found at Cumae, 1856. Creator: Unknown.

Légende

Figures upon a Vase recently found at Cumae, [Italy], 1856. Design on an ancient Greek vase showing '...the battle between the Greeks and the Amazons, and it is somewhat of a peculiarity that, with the exception of two, where the letters are effaced, every figure has its name above it, yet inscribed so delicately, that a glass is required to read them. A glance is sufficient to show the spirit, the ease, the elegance which mark the figures. There is nothing stiff or cramped - it is the flexibility of nature we look upon, and we feel almost that the combatants are inspired with life...Cumae had undoubtedly a high reputation for its terra-cotta works'. Cumae [modern Cuma, Naples] was the first ancient Greek colony on the mainland of Italy, founded in the 8th century BC. From "Illustrated London News", 1856.

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Photo12/Heritage Images

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HRM23A57_066

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Droits gérés

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30,0Mo (1,1Mo) / 47,9cm x 15,7cm / 5663 x 1849 (300dpi)

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