Large-Scale Bronze Sculpture of Atalanta, Goddess of Running by F. Barbedienne (1810-1892) Foundry

Description

This beautiful 19th century grand-tour piece was created by the Ferdinand Barbedienne foundry in Italy. The piece is incised with … more This beautiful 19th century grand-tour piece was created by the Ferdinand Barbedienne foundry in Italy. The piece is incised with F. Bernedienne Fondeur on the side of the base and has its Reduction ME Antique A. Collas on the top of the base (see photographs).

Note: Base dimensions are 6" width 6.50" depth.

Note: The right leg is a separate casting as is the right and left arm

Atalanta, the Greek Goddess of Running, is one of the lesser-known gods worth knowing about. Atalanta was abandoned in a forest on a mountaintop by her father Iasion (Schoneneus or Minyas in some versions), who was disappointed she was not a boy. The Goddess Artemis sent a she-bear to raise her.

The legend goes that Atalanta took a vow of virginity and declared the only man she would marry had to beat her in a footrace, or forfeit his life. less