Fernand Khnopff shared a definite predilection for ancient models and myths. As such, the original inspiration for the present work was almost certainly a small 4th century BC. bronze statue, attributed to Skopas, which the artist had seen during a visit to the British Museum.


Exact 1: 1 terracotta patinate and plaster copy of the original located in the British Museum.
British Museum inventory number 1868,0606.9.
Period between 350 BC and 200 BC. of unspecified Greek or Roman origin.
This specimen was found in Italy in Civitella d'Arno in Umbria, in the province of Perugia.
It was purchased by the British Museum in 1968 by Mr. Alessandro Castellani.
Patinated terracotta, our production.Fernand Khnopff shared a definite predilection for ancient models and myths. As such, the original inspiration for the present work was almost certainly a small 4th century BC. bronze statue, attributed to Skopas, which the artist had seen during a visit to the British Museum.