Collections: American Art: Diana

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Diana

• Artist: Frederick William MacMonnies, American, 1863-1937
• Medium: Bronze
• Dates: 1890
• Dimensions: Overall: 30 3/8 x 20 7/8 x 16 3/4 in. (77.2 x 53 x 42.5 cm) Diameter of base: 12 7/8 in. (32.7 cm)
• Markings: Foundry mark next to signature in circular stamp: "[around top edge] JABOEUF . ROUARD . / [in center] FONDEURS / A / PARIS / 10 . 12 / [along bottom edge] R. DE L'ASILE POPINCOURT." Engraved on underside of base "10"
• Signature: Engraved on the top of the base behind foot: "FRANCE / [in script] F. MacMonnies / 1890 / Copyright 1894"
• Collections: American Art
• Museum Location: This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th floor
• Accession Number: 2005.31
• Credit Line: Gift of William C. Brown
• Image: Overall, L1995.6_transp2993.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph
Frederick William MacMonnies (American, 1863-1937). Diana, 1890. Bronze, Overall: 30 3/8 x 20 7/8 x 16 3/4 in. (77.2 x 53 x 42.5 cm) Diameter of base: 12 7/8 in. (32.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, 2005.31 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, L1995.6_transp2993.jpg)
• Catalogue Description: Statue of nude female figure running forward on proper right leg with arms outstretched as if she has just shot an arrow; has crescent moon on top of head and holds bow in proper left hand. Stands on stepped circular base. Condition: Good.