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Greek Slave

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A life-size marble sculpture of a chained nude woman.

About the Model

Hiram Powers was among the first American sculptors to establish an international reputation rising to fame in the late 1840s with his Greek Slave. A life-size marble sculpture of a chained nude woman.

Category

Arts + Humanities

Keywords

Hiram Powers, Greek Slave, Sculpture, prototype, relica, art history, American sculptor, intenational fame, slavery, Ancient Greek Civilization, social studies, woman, women

Updated

Mar 17 2022

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