1932 Print Heracles Serpent Triton Acropolis Athens Art Sculpture Temple FZ1

This is an original 1932 color print of a sculpture of Heracles wrestling with Triton, a serpent-like being. The sculpture was found at the pediment of the Temple of Athena. According to myth, Athena, the goddess of warfare, was born by bursting from her father, Zeus' head. The friezes on all sides of the structure were decorated with relief sculptures that depict monumental events.

CONDITION

This 79+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. Some light surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the reverse.

• Product Type: Original Color Print; Color
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
• Dimensions: Approximately 9.5 x 3 inches; 24 x 8 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: Metropolitan Museum of Art, Temple, Myth, Mythology, Classical Mythology

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