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Collections > Metal Work > Figure: Hercules

Figure: Hercules

Bronze group of the Farnese Hercules, after the antique, with red and brown lacquer, stands on a plain square base. Hercules leans with his left shoulder on a boulder surmounted by a club, drape, and head of the slain lion. His right hand is held behind him, and he holds three apples in it. Size: Height: 71 cm; Width of base: 24.5 cm.

Place: France

Object Type: figure

Century: 19th century

Materials: Lacquer, Bronze

Museum Accession Number: M.243