Augustus Saint-Gaudens (American, born Ireland, 1848–1907). <em>Diana of the Tower</em>, 1895. Gilded Bronze, 40 7/8 x 20 7/8 x 15 3/4 in. (103.8 x 53 x 40 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 23.255. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 23.255_bw.jpg)

Diana of the Tower

Artist:Augustus Saint-Gaudens

Medium: Gilded Bronze

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Dates:1895

Dimensions: 40 7/8 x 20 7/8 x 15 3/4 in. (103.8 x 53 x 40 cm)

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Accession Number: 23.255

Image: 23.255_bw.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Figure of idealized nude female in act of shooting an arrow; stands on tiptoe of proper left foot with right leg outstretched behind her and head looking left; holds bow in proper left hand and pulls string (made of twisted wire) with right hand, arrow has been lost; base is hemisphere atop square plinth. Condition: Good; allover losses to gilding.

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