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Manship produced two versions of this subject in the round, one executed in 1924, the other a year later. The first one is of stone. In this rendition a subdued bull lies behind the seated Europa ; the beast's head rests in the crook of h er right arm, while her left arm is arched over her head. The stylization of the bull and Europa's gesture are reminiscent of the earlier relief. In the second, bronze version a slimmer Europa sits placidly erect, one leg crossed over the other, upon a less stylized and m ore robust bull. In this example, as in the plaque, the bull is running . The figures are supported by two dolphins that play b eneath the bull. A new character is introduced into this version : a putto that balances on the bull's neck, whispering in Europa's ear. The Gardner relief is the m ost successful treatment of the theme. The sense of movement implicit in its swelling and billowing curves best conveys the excitement of Europa's abduction . General Catalogue, p. 221. W. Hancock, " Paul Manship," Fenway Co urt, vol. 1, no. 1, Boston,
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Dated 1 921 Paul Manship (American, 1 885-1966) Bronze, H . (from base to top of bow) 37%" W . 241/2" , D. 105/s" (.688 x .623 x .262 m .) Purchased from the artist through Scott and Fowles, N ew York, 1921 The bronze has an olive p atina wh ich is worn in some a reas. It is the fourth of twelve casts. It is inscribed on the bottom petal to th e left : NO. 4, and signed and d ated on the bottom petal to the right : P AUL MANS HIP 1 921 Š. The b ottom step of the base is inscribed: ROMAN BRONZE WORKS N - Y. The goddess is depicted in fli ght, susp ended in a leap above the ground. Sh e is n ude excep t for a stole, the ends of which trail behind h er. Diana look s back, releasing an arrow from the bow she holds in her o utstretched left h and. A dog accompanies h er, his h ead also turned and his legs extended in a fl ying gallop. Both figures a re supported by a plant with curling leaves which rests on a rectang ula r, stepped base. XX CE NTURY AM ERICAN
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