![]() ![]() He was born in Eleutherae on the borders of Boeotia and Attica. Myron of Eleutherae (Greek) working circa 480-440 BC, was an Athenian sculptor from the mid-5th century BC. It is mounted upon a black marble base with the artist Myron`s signature. The sculpture was cast using the early method of lost-wax casting and stained with a brown patina finish for preservation. The potential energy expressed in this sculpture`s tightly-wound pose, expressing the moment of stasis just before the release, is an example of the advancement of Classical sculpture from Archaic. The moment thus captured in the statue is an example of rhythms, harmony and balance one that has endured a pattern of athletic energy. ![]() Here a discus thrower is depicted about to release his throw. Piotr Malachowski may be the last name on this list, but don’t be fooled into thinking he was anything short of a world-class thrower. One-time World Championships gold and silver medalist. It is known through numerous Roman copies, both full-scale ones in marble. Sixth-longest men’s discus throw (71.84 meters/235 feet 8 inches) Two-time Olympic Games silver medalist. This is a bronze replica of "The Discobolus of Myron" which is a famous Greek sculpture that was completed towards the end of the Severe period, circa 460-450 BC. Total Dimensions: Height 10'' x Width 7'' ![]()
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