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21-Jun-2023

DSCF2555.jpg

Ganímedes, 1802
José Alvarez Cubero
(es una réplica, en bronce)

Donada por el Rey Carlos IV en 1804 al Museo del Prado.
Representa a un joven héroe troyano raptado por Zeus
para convertirlo en su amante y en copero de los dioses.
Cubero la presentó en el Salón de París el año 1802
obteniendo Medalla de Honor que fue entrega por Napoleón.

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Ganímedes, 1802
José Alvarez Cubero
(it is a replica, in bronze)

Donated by King Carlos IV in 1804 to the Prado Museum.
Depicts a young Trojan hero kidnapped by Zeus
to make him his lover and cupbearer to the gods.
Cubero presented it at the Paris Salon in 1802
obtaining the Medal of Honor that was delivered by Napoleon.


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janescottcumming14-Jul-2023 13:37
A marvelous piece of sculpture. V
Walter Otto Koenig13-Jul-2023 18:27
Very nice shot of this sculpture. "V"
joseantonio13-Jul-2023 15:49
bonita imagen de esta bella escultura.V.
globalgadabout13-Jul-2023 15:23
Cubero was clearly a talented sculptor..
Helen Betts13-Jul-2023 14:24
Great shot of this interesting statue, and thanks for the explanation as well. V.
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