Le Gladiateur Mourant - Versailles, France
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N 48° 48.307 E 002° 06.960
31U E 435090 N 5406169
This is one of hundreds of sculptures in the Gardens of the Versailles Palace.
Waymark Code: WMCZZP
Location: Île-de-France, France
Date Posted: 10/31/2011
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This 1681 marble work is entitled "Le Gladiateur Mourant" or "The Dying Gladiator". It depicts a lean muscled man sitting with his right leg under him (part of which is missing) and holding his head low while propping himself up with his right hand. His left hand is restting on his right thigh. He also wears a necklace and a mustache.
The artist is Michel Monier.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Le Gladiateur Mourant
Figure Type: Human
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Michel Monier
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1681
Materials used: marble
Location: in the Gardens of the Versailles Palace.
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