Winged Victory of Samothrace

© Teresa Burnett

Winged Victory of Samothrace

Uploaded: August 11, 2022 08:00:57 | Entered: August 11, 2022 08:07:06

Description

8-11 mm Now located in the Louvre, Winged Victory was originally found on the island of Samothrace in the Aegean Sea. Made of Parean marble, it's estimated it was created in 190 BC. It is a masterpiece exhibiting the talent of the early Greek sculptor.

Exif: Camera: Canon Canon EOS 5D Mark III; Shutter Speed: 1/250; Aperture: f/5.6; ISO: 2000; Orientation: 1; Date: 2022:08:11 07:59:31

Comments

Kelley J. Heffelfinger level-deluxe August 11, 2022

Spectacular capture of this Greek sculpture! Beautifully composed, Teresa! #1786486

Martha R. Mazon level-classic August 11, 2022

Gorgeous sculpture, Teresa, so well captured in the soft museum light! Masterfully done. #11991717

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe August 11, 2022

Amazing sculpture and capture, Teresa. Beautiful details and like the info. #11991720

LJ Corliss level-classic August 11, 2022

Beautiful image :) #11991743

Terry Cervi level-deluxe August 11, 2022

A beautiful capture, Teresa! #11991758

Joannie Bertucci level-classic August 11, 2022

Wonderful presentation of this iconic sculpture! Your details are strong, and I like the soft lighting too! fave #11991771

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 12, 2022

Outstanding tones, textures, clarity & capture, Teresa! Thanks for the interesting info too! #11991790

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