Hero on the Rocks of Sestos
Hero on the Rocks of Sestos
Hero on the Rocks of Sestos
Hero on the Rocks of Sestos
Hero on the Rocks of Sestos
Hero on the Rocks of Sestos
Hero on the Rocks of Sestos
Hero on the Rocks of Sestos

Image credit: University of Hull Art Collection

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Hero, a priestess of Aphrodite, is shown drowned upon the rocks having earlier found the drowned body of her lover, Leander. The story of the ill-fated lovers comes from Greek mythology.

University of Hull

Hull

Title

Hero on the Rocks of Sestos

Date

1900–1910

Medium

bronze

Measurements

H 18 x W 33.5 x D 22 cm

Accession number

357

Acquisition method

gift from Brian Hill, 2016

Work type

Sculpture

Signature/marks description

signed in the cast, right back: F. Derwent-Wood

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