Ossip Zadkine - Diane - 1937

Diane

1937

Bronze

65 x 23 x 25 cm

Foundry: Susse/Lamy Fondeur, Paris

In Roman mythology, Diana (lt. "heavenly" or "divine") was the goddess of the hunt and moon and birthing, being associated with wild animals and woodland, and having the power to talk to and control animals. She was equated with the Greek goddess Artemis, though she had an independent origin in Italy.

 


Works created in 1937 Related works: Bronze