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The Laocoon, Edward Falkener, 1860
Edward FalkenerBritish, 1814–1896

The Laocoon

1860 · Photograph · 12.6 × 9.5 cm

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Where is “The Laocoon” now? Collection: J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles. Not on view at present. Checked October 7, 2026.

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Photograph of the sculpture known as "Laocoön and His Sons," depicting three male figures being attacked by two serpents. Laocoön is shown here as the central figure with one arm raised up, grabbing hold of one of the serpents. The other two male figures each has an arm stretched upward as well.

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84.XB.944.4.3

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PhotographsAlbumen printRealismImpressionism19th century

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