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Title
The victor
Names
Courten, Angelo von 1848-1925 (Artist)
Collection

Wonders: Images of the Ancient World

Rome (Ancient)

Dates / Origin
Date Issued: 1894
Library locations
The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Picture Collection
Topics
Arches
Awards
Wreaths
Romans -- To 499
Chariots -- Rome -- To 499
Chariot racing
Victories
Circus, Roman
Amphitheaters -- Rome
Genres
Art reproductions
Notes
Content: "The painters of the Gallic race are more than half Roman in their spirit. They take naturally to classical subjects. There is much in the modern french artist which allies him in his sympathies with the great products of the Greeks and Latins. The scene here depicted is one familiar to all. It has furnished the theme of some of the finest art productions of ancient and modern times. The victor from the Graeco-Roman chariot race has come around triumphant to the exit from the arena of his glory, and is passing the marble stand where the Queen of Beauty has risen to give him the wreath of victory. This events was the supreme moment in the life of the Greek or Roman youth. The possibility of winning a prize in the national games kindled ambitions that were as all-devouring and insatiable as those that sprang from the triumphs of war or statesmanship. In this scene the proud young charioteer is honored beyond estimate by his victory and his crown of laurels. All classes are in delight. He drives into the presence of the Queen of Beauty to the music of flutes. Old men shout and applaud. Women smile, and children fling flowers under the horses of the victor. The marble archway is before him, and the golden sunshine bathes the scene in his day of greatest triumph."--printed on border.
Source note: Art and artists of all nations : paintings exhibited in the Department of Fine Arts at the World''s Columbian Exposition, 1893. (New York : Arkell, 1894) World''s Columbian Exposition (1839 : Chicago, Ill.), Author.
Physical Description
Halftone photomechanical prints
Extent: Image 19.5 x 28 cm
Type of Resource
Still image
Identifiers
Universal Unique Identifier (UUID): a6011610-c5bf-012f-7c81-58d385a7bc34
Rights Statement
The New York Public Library believes that this item is in the public domain under the laws of the United States, but did not make a determination as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. This item may not be in the public domain under the laws of other countries. Though not required, if you want to credit us as the source, please use the following statement, "From The New York Public Library," and provide a link back to the item on our Digital Collections site. Doing so helps us track how our collection is used and helps justify freely releasing even more content in the future.

Item timeline of events

  • 1848: Creator Born
  • 1894: Issued
  • 1925: Creator Died
  • 2020: Digitized
  • 2024: Found by you!
  • 2025

MLA Format

The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Picture Collection, The New York Public Library. "The victor" The New York Public Library Digital Collections. 1894. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47e4-600a-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99

Chicago/Turabian Format

The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Picture Collection, The New York Public Library. "The victor" New York Public Library Digital Collections. Accessed March 29, 2024. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47e4-600a-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99

APA Format

The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Picture Collection, The New York Public Library. (1894). The victor Retrieved from https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47e4-600a-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99

Wikipedia Citation

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The victor