Stronger  by Claire Armistead
Claire Armistead

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A statue of the boxer Kreugas by Antonio Canova (Italian, 1757–1822).

The statue is constructed out of marble and situated opposite his opponent Damoxenos in the Vatican museum, Rome.
The two fought in Nemea where neither was declared the winner. Consequently, Damoxenos went on to stab Kreugas in the abdomen and killed his opponent instantly. As a result, the referee declared Damoxenos disqualified and Kreugas the ultimate winner.

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claire armistead, figure, form, idea, man, nude, people, rome, sepia

Comments

  • Jeff  Burns
    Jeff Burnsover 4 years ago

    Incredible lighting very well done

  • Peta Hurley-Hill
    Peta Hurley-Hillover 4 years ago

    great image

  • Paul Tupman
    Paul Tupmanover 4 years ago

    This is fantastic Claire! Such an improvement on the original. You really have enhanced the lighting to great effect and the tones are wonderful!

  • Claire Armistead
    Claire Armisteadover 4 years ago

    Thanks for your comments Jeff, Peta and Paul x

  • Trish Mistric
    Trish Mistricover 4 years ago

    Beautiful shot. The tones are superb…great contrast.

  • Sean Farragher
    Sean Farragherover 4 years ago

    fantastic light

  • Zigga
    Ziggaover 4 years ago

    Stunning light & angle. Really gorgeous work!

  • Jeremy Harrington
    Jeremy Harringtonover 4 years ago

    stunning lighting

  • Tony Ryan
    Tony Ryanover 4 years ago

    Amazing effect. Unique concept.

  • alfarman
    alfarmanalmost 4 years ago

    great image ……