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Smith, T. Roger (Thomas Roger), 1830-1903, Redford, George, d. 1895 · Meadville, Penna. : Flood and Vincent : Chautauqua-Century Press · leaf 126

An illustration from Greek architecture, 1892, leaf 126
ptor,probably of the same period asthe Apollo Belvedere (M. Froh-ner, Louvre Cat.). Many repe-titions exist, one at Holkham. Discobolus of Myron. Abovelife size ; marble ; height, 5 feet,8 inches. British Museum. There are no less than fivestatues like this, all copies of thefamous bronze by… … Fig. 133.—The Diadumexos. 120 OREKK AKCJIITKCTLHK AND SCUIvFTUKE. the head is turned back is in the Munich Museum. Myron was born about 480 B. C. ; he was a pupil <if Ageladasof Argos and fellow-Htudent willi Polycletus and contem-porary with Phidias. He became celebrated about 431 R. C.for his…

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