Art and Art History Collection (Saskia)
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Publisher
Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation
Publication Date
January 1966
Time Period
circa 350-340 BCE
Abstract
Raking view from front right
Keywords
Greek Classical period, Funerary stelae, Relief (sculptures), Sculptures (visual works)
Alt Text
A stone sculpture depicting two draped figures, one seated and the other standing. The artwork is displayed against a dark background with light-colored walls.
Extent
1 color photograph
Geographic Location
Germany; Dresden (Germany); Albertinum, (Dresden, Germany)
Rights
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Media Type
Color photographs
Format
Digital Only
Note
This is an Attic relief funerary stele from the Classical Greek period, in the mid 4th century BCE. Depicted in a dexiosis (handshake) symbol, a common symbol of farewell, emotional bond, or final greeting between the living and deceased. A seated woman is seated on a cushioned throne, draped in a traditional chiton and himation. Before her is a standing man, whose hands she's clasps to say Farwell. A third figure stands behind them, typical of a multi-figure family memorial composition. All of the heads are missing, making it harder to identity the subjects. This object is included in the Skulpturensammlung, part of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden, in the Albertinum in Dresden, Germany.
Identifier
A01-JGC0780
Recommended Citation
Unknown, "Fragment of Three-Figure Stele, Front Right" (1966). Art and Art History Collection (Saskia). 604.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/saskia/604
