Hiram S. Powers (American, 1805–1873). <em>The Greek Slave</em>, 1866. Marble, Statue: 65 1/2 x 19 1/4 x 18 3/4 in. (166.4 x 48.9 x 47.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Charles F. Bound, 55.14. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 55.14_front_PS20.jpg)

The Greek Slave

Artist:Hiram S. Powers

Medium: Marble

Dates:1866

Dimensions: Statue: 65 1/2 x 19 1/4 x 18 3/4 in. (166.4 x 48.9 x 47.6 cm) Height of pedestal: 30 1/4 in. (76.8 cm)

Collections:

Museum Location: American Art Galleries, 5th Floor, Counterparts

Exhibitions:

Accession Number: 55.14

Image: 55.14_front_PS20.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Life-size figure of idealized nude female standing in contrapposto pose on round base; head turned to left and slightly downward; hands bound together with chains with proper left hand over genitalia and proper right hand leaning on post draped with patterned cloth. Condition: Good.

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