James William Giles

Scottish, 1801 - 1870

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The sculpture portrays a male athlete throwing a discus. The figure is depicted in a dynamic pose with one arm extended behind him holding the discus and the other arm bent in front of him. The figure is nude, showcasing detailed and muscular anatomy in an athletic stance. The material of the sculpture seems to be a light-colored stone or marble, seen through the smooth and polished texture. This classical representation captures a lifelike physique and pose, conveying motion frozen in time.
James William Giles, Discobulus, by Myron, published 1829, lithograph [proof before letters], Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.1700

Discobulus, by Myron

James William Giles · published 1829 · lithograph [proof before letters] ·  Accession ID  1980.45.1700