Borghese Warrior - St Armands Circle
N 27° 19.098 W 082° 34.651
17R E 343917 N 3022676
One of two in a set among the many statues on display in this historic district.
Waymark Code: WM602E
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 03/09/2009
Views: 7
from the brochure, this is stop number 3:
by Agasias (c. 170-86 BC)
Bronze
Original in the Louvre, Paris. Borghese family members were prominent art collectors who owned this work which was found in the city of Antium in the 17th Century AD. The warrior is depicted as he protests himself from attack with his shield (at one time attached to the arm guard on left arm). By Chiurazzi Founder, Naples, Italy
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Borghese Warrior
Figure Type: Human
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Agasias
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 170-86 BC
Materials used: bronze
Location: historic district
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