Kore of Euthydikos

Creator

• Unknown

Files

Publisher

Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation

Publication Date

1966

Time Period

circa 490-480 BCE

Abstract

Total from the front

Keywords

Greek Late Archaic period, Sculpture (Visual works), Statues, Korai (Statues), Ionian (Culture or style), Parian marble, Votive offerings, Doric capitals, Severe Style (Greek sculpture art), Perserschutt

Alt Text

A stone statue of a woman with braided hair, wearing a draped garment. The figure holds an object in its left hand.

Extent

1 color photograph

Geographic Location

Greece; Athens (Greece); Acropolis (Athens, Greece)

Rights

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Access Restrictions

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Media Type

Color photographs

Format

Digital Only

Note

Inscription on base of sculpture that says "Euthydikos son of Thaliarchos dedicated [me]"
This kore is from the Greek Late Archaic period and was once located amongst votive sculptures of the Athens acropolis. It was destroyed during the Persians Wars of 480 BCE and located in the Perserschutt, a pit that was full of discarded ancient artifacts. It derives its name from the dedication on the sculpture. The surviving statue consists of two parts, the upper torso and head and the lower legs, feet and base. The middle portion is missing. The upper part was found in 1882 east of the Parthenon and the lower part in 1886-7 near the Erechtheion. The figure stands with its left leg slightly in front. Her right forearm, now absent, would have been raised. She is adorned in a chiton and a short Ionic himation draped from the right shoulder. Her himation would have been decorated with painted bands of chariots. The base is a round Doric column capital, with the inscription, highlighted with red paint, running around the abacus. The statue marks the transition from the Late Archaic to the 'Severe Style'. This object is currently held in the Acropolis Museum, Athens, Greece.

Identifier

A01-JGC0431

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Kore of Euthydikos" (1966). Art and Art History Collection (Saskia). 458.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/saskia/458