Roman School
Flora Farnese, Late 18th century
Marble
H 115 x W 42,5 x D 31 cm
H 45 1/4 x W 16 3/4 x D 12 1/5 inch
H 45 1/4 x W 16 3/4 x D 12 1/5 inch
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The statue depicts a gracefully posed female figure inspired by the iconography of Flora, goddess of flowers and spring. The figure stands in a gentle contrapposto, with the weight resting...
The statue depicts a gracefully posed female figure inspired by the iconography of Flora, goddess of flowers and spring. The figure stands in a gentle contrapposto, with the weight resting on her left leg while the right leg steps forward, giving the composition a subtle sense of movement. The drapery is handled with remarkable finesse: thin, fluid folds cascade over the body, revealing the underlying form with a classical “wet-drapery” effect. A carefully modelled knot gathers the fabric at the waist, demonstrating the sculptor’s technical precision.