
Torso of Venus
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Museu de Arte de Cleveland
Sala103 RomanCleveland, Estados Unidos
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As avid collectors of Greek art, ancient Romans valued sculptures for their aesthetic qualities. This torso of Venus was likely inspired by the popularity of Praxiteles's nude Aphrodite from the Greek city-state of Knidos on the western coast of Asia Minor. Displayed in a circular shrine, it became one of the most celebrated sculptures in classical antiquity.
Museu de Arte de Cleveland
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- Número de inventário
- 1926.565
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- Museu de Arte de Cleveland
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