''Discus Thrower'' is a bronze sculpture in
Washington, D.C.
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A copy of
Myron
Myron of Eleutherae (480–440 BC) (; , ''Myrōn'' ) was an Athenian sculptor from the mid-5th century BC. Alongside three other Greek sculptors, Polykleitos Pheidias, and Praxiteles, Myron is considered as one of the most important sculptors ...
's ''
Discobolus
The ''Discobolus'' by Myron (" discus thrower", , ''Diskobólos'') is an ancient Greek sculpture completed at the start of the Classical period in around 460–450 BC that depicts an ancient Greek athlete throwing a discus. Though the origin ...
'', it is located in
Edward J. Kelly Park, at 21st Street and
Virginia Avenue
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, N.W.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly known as Washington or D.C., is the capital city and federal district of the United States. The city is on the Potomac River, across from Virginia, and shares land borders with ...
The architect was Rodolfo Siviero, and the founder was Bruno Bearzi.
It was dedicated on March 1, 1956. It was a gift from the Italian government to commemorate the return of
looted art objects after
World War II
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.
"Discus Thrower, (sculpture)"
''SIRIS''
The inscription reads:
(Base of sculpture, east side:)
GLI ITALIANI
AL POPOLO AMERICANO
28 FEBBRAIO 1956
(Base of sculpture, west side:)
SIGNVM IVSTITIAE RESTITVTAE
XXVIII.II.MCMXLVIII
See also
* ''Discobolus'' (Harvard University)
* List of public art in Washington, D.C., Ward 2
References
External links
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1956 establishments in Washington, D.C.
1956 sculptures
Artworks in the collection of the National Park Service
Bronze sculptures in Washington, D.C.
Foggy Bottom
Monuments and memorials in Washington, D.C.
Outdoor sculptures in Washington, D.C.
Sculptures of men in Washington, D.C.
Sports sculptures
Statues in Washington, D.C.
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