Venus de Milo
ArtistUnknown (Greek)
Year130-100 BC
MediumParian marble
LocationLouvre, Paris
About Venus de Milo
Discovered in 1820 on the island of Milos. The arms were already missing when found. Originally held an apple, a shield, or a mirror. May represent Aphrodite or Amphitrite. The left side is more finished than the right, suggesting it was meant to be viewed from the left.
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