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Silenus Holding the Child Dionysus, Louvre Museum, Paris

c. 1860s

Charles Soulier

(French, 1830–1900)
Culture
France, 19th century
Medium
albumen print from collodion negative
Measurements
Image: 39.5 x 18.4 cm (15 9/16 x 7 1/4 in.); Paper: 40.7 x 30.5 cm (16 x 12 in.); Mounted: 47.2 x 34.4 cm (18 9/16 x 13 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of George Stephanopoulos 2016.538
Public Domain
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Location
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In Greek mythology, Silenus is the devoted mentor and companion of Dionysus, the god of wine.

Description

This Roman marble sculpture from the collection of the Louvre shows Silenus holding the infant Dionysus. The museum acquired in 1807 and it is still on view there today.
A vertically oriented albumen print depicts a light-toned marble sculpture of Silenus, a nude bearded man, cradling the infant Dionysus. Silenus leans against a tree trunk draped with cloth and grapevines, holding the nude child across his chest. The infant reaches one arm toward the man's face. The sculpture stands on a circular base atop a tall rectangular pedestal, centered against a dark background.

Silenus Holding the Child Dionysus, Louvre Museum, Paris

c. 1860s

Charles Soulier

(French, 1830–1900)
France, 19th century

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