Javelin Thrower

1921

Paul Manship

Associated Names
Paul Manship

Sculptor, American, 1885 - 1966

The sculpture depicts a male figure in a dynamic pose, preparing to throw a javelin. The subject is captured in the midst of this athletic action, with one arm extended backward holding the javelin and the other arm pointing forward. This sculpture is made of bronze, giving it a rich, dark brown color with hints of a metallic sheen. The figure is highly detailed, showcasing a well-defined musculature and an intense focus in its facial expression. The sculpture stands on a rectangular base. The proportions and anatomy of the figure are realistic.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mary Marvin Breckinridge [Mrs. Jefferson] Patterson [1905-2002], Washington, by at least 1978; gift May 1992 to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1979

  • From the Women's Committee, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, 21 March - 22 April 1979.

Inscriptions

on top of the base: PAUL MANSHIP / c 1921; underneath the base: ROMAN BRONZE WORKS N-Y-

Markings

FM: Roman Bronze Works

Wikidata ID

Q63864306

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