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An Athlete Wrestling with a Python • Enamel Pin

An Athlete Wrestling with a Python • Enamel Pin

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1.8" x 1.1" 3D Relief Pin Single Posted Rubber Clasps Frederic Leighton's "An Athlete Wrestling with a Python," created between 1888-1891, revolutionized British sculpture. It strayed from Victorian norms, marking the inception of the 'New Sculpture' movement. The bronze piece depicts a Greek mythology-inspired struggle between an athlete and a python, revealing Leighton's love for ancient aesthetics. His meticulous technique enhanced the realism and dynamism of the sculpture, earning it acclaim and solidifying Leighton's prominence within the art movement and Western art history. Inspired by "An Athlete Wrestling with a Python" by Frederic Leighton Comes packaged with Pin Museum branded backer card, and a protective polybag.
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