Power and Pathos: Bronze Sculpture of the Hellenistic World

This international loan exhibit showcases the vast capabilities of the medium of bronze throughout the Hellenistic period, as sculptors moved away from Classical forms and began to create more realistic, emotionally-charged pieces.
J. Paul Getty Museum
Jul 28th – Nov 1st 2015
Los Angeles, 1200 Getty Center DriveMap
, 'Portrait of Seethes III,' 310-300 B.C. , J. Paul Getty Museum

Portrait of Seethes III, 310-300 B.C.

"Power and Pathos: Bronze Sculpture of the Hellenistic World" at the J.Paul Getty Museum

, 'Horse Head "The Medici Riccardi Horse",' ca. 350, J. Paul Getty Museum

Horse Head "The Medici Riccardi Horse", ca. 350

"Power and Pathos: Bronze Sculpture of the Hellenistic World" at the J.Paul Getty Museum

, 'Athlete "The Croatian Apoxyomenos",' 100-1 B.C., J. Paul Getty Museum

Athlete "The Croatian Apoxyomenos", 100-1 B.C.

"Power and Pathos: Bronze Sculpture of the Hellenistic World" at the J.Paul Getty Museum

, 'Sleeping Eros,' 300-100 B.C. , J. Paul Getty Museum

Sleeping Eros, 300-100 B.C.

"Power and Pathos: Bronze Sculpture of the Hellenistic World" at the J.Paul Getty Museum

, 'Portrait of a North African Man,' 300-150 B.C., J. Paul Getty Museum

Portrait of a North African Man, 300-150 B.C.

"Power and Pathos: Bronze Sculpture of the Hellenistic World" at the J.Paul Getty Museum

, 'Head of an Athlete ,' 200-1 B.C., J. Paul Getty Museum

Head of an Athlete , 200-1 B.C.

"Power and Pathos: Bronze Sculpture of the Hellenistic World" at the J.Paul Getty Museum

, 'Athlete, "The Ephesian Apoxyomenos",' 1-90, J. Paul Getty Museum

Athlete, "The Ephesian Apoxyomenos", 1-90

"Power and Pathos: Bronze Sculpture of the Hellenistic World" at the J.Paul Getty Museum

, 'Portrait of a Poet, "The Arundel Head",' 200-1 B.C. , J. Paul Getty Museum

Portrait of a Poet, "The Arundel Head", 200-1 B.C.

"Power and Pathos: Bronze Sculpture of the Hellenistic World" at the J.Paul Getty Museum

, 'Victorious Athlete, "The Getty Bronze",' 300-100 B.C. , J. Paul Getty Museum

Victorious Athlete, "The Getty Bronze", 300-100 B.C.

"Power and Pathos: Bronze Sculpture of the Hellenistic World" at the J.Paul Getty Museum

, 'Herm of Dionysos,' 200-100 B.C. , J. Paul Getty Museum

Herm of Dionysos, 200-100 B.C.

"Power and Pathos: Bronze Sculpture of the Hellenistic World" at the J.Paul Getty Museum

, 'Portrait of Aule Meteli, "The Arringatore",' 125-100 B.C., J. Paul Getty Museum

Portrait of Aule Meteli, "The Arringatore", 125-100 B.C.

"Power and Pathos: Bronze Sculpture of the Hellenistic World" at the J.Paul Getty Museum

, 'Portrait of a Man,' 300-200 B.C. , J. Paul Getty Museum

Portrait of a Man, 300-200 B.C.

"Power and Pathos: Bronze Sculpture of the Hellenistic World" at the J.Paul Getty Museum

, 'Portrait of a Man,' ca. 100, J. Paul Getty Museum

Portrait of a Man, ca. 100

"Power and Pathos: Bronze Sculpture of the Hellenistic World" at the J.Paul Getty Museum

, 'Herm of Dionysos,' 200-100 B.C., J. Paul Getty Museum

Boëthos of Kalchedon

Herm of Dionysos, 200-100 B.C.

"Power and Pathos: Bronze Sculpture of the Hellenistic World" at the J.Paul Getty Museum

, 'Herm Bust of the Doryphoros,' 50-1 B.C., J. Paul Getty Museum

Apollonios of Athens

Herm Bust of the Doryphoros, 50-1 B.C.

"Power and Pathos: Bronze Sculpture of the Hellenistic World" at the J.Paul Getty Museum

, 'Seated Boxer, "The Terme Boxer",' 300-200 B.C., J. Paul Getty Museum

Seated Boxer, "The Terme Boxer", 300-200 B.C.

"Power and Pathos: Bronze Sculpture of the Hellenistic World" at the J.Paul Getty Museum

, 'Alexander the Great on Horseback,' 100-1 B.C., J. Paul Getty Museum

Alexander the Great on Horseback, 100-1 B.C.

"Power and Pathos: Bronze Sculpture of the Hellenistic World" at the J.Paul Getty Museum

, 'Apollo, "The Piombino Apollo",' 120-100 B.C., J. Paul Getty Museum

Apollo, "The Piombino Apollo", 120-100 B.C.

"Power and Pathos: Bronze Sculpture of the Hellenistic World" at the J.Paul Getty Museum

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Attributed to the Workshop of Boëthos of Kalchedon
Apollonios of Athens
Boëthos of Kalchedon