Venus de Milo

Venus de Milo

This bronze statue is a copy of the Hellenistic statue “Venus de Milo” housed in the Louvre (Paris, France). The head of the lady has her hair tied up in the back in a bun. Her torso follows the S curve. The torso is nude to just above the hips. Drapery covers the legs. She has no arms. The “Venus de Milo” was discovered by the French in 1820 off the island of Melos. There have been many copies in a range of mediums made since the original was discovered.

Packwood House Museum, 15 N Water St., Lewisburg, PA 17837, 570-524-0362

1880-1920

Please cite Packwood House Museum, Lewisburg, PA when using items in the collection.

Bronze/Metal

31.25 h X 9 w X 10.75 D

Still Image

1972.1801

Dining Room