Caption

Silver Atlas figurine by one of the Van Vianen brothers, Silver Atlas figurine, crafted by van Vianen, photograph, page, number: 'No. 3359.', photographer: Pieter Oosterhuis, Amsterdam, 1876, paper, albumen print, height 167 mm x width 125 mm, Photo on fourth unnumbered page after page 204., piece of sculpture, reproduction of a piece of sculpture, Atlas supporting the heavens on his shoulders, Historical Exhibition Amsterdam, Oudemannenhuis (Amsterdam), Period, A sepia-toned photograph shows a tall sculpted male figure standing on an ornate base, the figure holding a staff and leaning forward as he supports a large decorative globe on his shoulders; the globe has raised relief designs and the man's muscular form, detailed facial hair, and defined limbs are visible, while the base beneath him features carved cherubic figures, scrollwork, and decorative garlands.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26B02_075

License type

Rights managed

Available size

33.4Mb (3.9Mb) / 9.9in x 13.1in / 2968 x 3929 (300dpi)

Keywords

Silver Atlas figurine Van Vianen brothers crafted van Vianen photograph page number No 3359 photographer Pieter Oosterhuis Amsterdam 1876 paper albumen print height 167 mm x width 125 mm Photo fourth unnumbered page page 204 piece sculpture reproduction Atlas supporting heavens shoulders Historical Exhibition Amsterdam Oudemannenhuis Period sepia-toned photograph tall sculpted male figure standing ornate base figure holding staff leaning forward supports large decorative globe globe raised relief designs man's muscular form detailed facial hair defined limbs visible base beneath features carved cherubic figures scrollwork decorative garlands