AdonisAlbert Bertel Thorvaldsen · 1808

  • Painting mediumMarble
  • Medium typeSculpture
  • Art movementNeoclassical
  • Creation date1808
  • Art period19th Century
  • MuseumNeue Pinakothek

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About this artwork

  • Title: Adonis
  • Artist: Albert Bertel Thorvaldsen
  • Year: 1808
  • Format: Tall
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Neue Pinakothek
  • Medium: Marble
  • Period: 19th Century
  • Creative period: Roman period
  • Color palette: Neutrals

Quick Facts

  • Title: Adonis
  • Notable elements or techniques: Contrapposto pose; carving
  • Artist: Bertel Thorvaldsen
  • Influences:
    • Classical Greek art
    • Roman sculpture

Questions & Answers

Do the colors of "Adonis" appear strong or soft?

The colors in "Adonis" by Albert Bertel Thorvaldsen have a monochromatic intensity.

What feeling does "Adonis" bring as a present?

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In what year was "Adonis" by Albert Bertel Thorvaldsen created?

"Adonis" by Albert Bertel Thorvaldsen was created in 1808.

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