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Antoine Etex
The Death of Hyacinthuscirca 1829

Not on view
Dark brown patinated bronze sculpture of a reclining nude male figure leaning back against a rocky base, one arm raised to his forehead, on an oval plinth inscribed "HYACINTHE"
Bronze sculpture of a nude male figure kneeling on one knee atop a rocky base, torso twisted and one arm raised to the head, with a dark brown patinated surface and smooth finish.
Bronze sculpture of a seated nude male figure leaning back on one arm with the other hand raised to his bowed head, curly hair, draped cloth over a rocky base, dark patinated surface with high polish highlights.
Artist or Maker
Antoine Etex
Title
The Death of Hyacinthus
Place Made
France
Date Made
circa 1829
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
Overall: 15 x 12 1/2 x 9 in. (38.1 x 31.75 x 22.86 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of James E. Clark
Accession Number
M.83.225.1
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
European Painting and Sculpture
Selected Bibliography
  • Schaefer, Scott, and Peter Fusco. European Painting and Sculpture in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art: an Illustrated Summary Catalogue. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1987.