Male Torso Classical Doryphoros Athlete on Base 23.5H

A Doryphoros Male Torso in Hand Cast Plaster

This doryphoros male torso is a classical athlete on a base. It is hand cast in plaster. It is a sculptural fragment that can be viewed from any angle. A doryphoros male torso is a bold piece for a desk or a shelf. This classical athlete torso shows the strength of the human form.

Product Details

• Material: Hand cast plaster
• Finish: Plaster. Variance in appearance may occur
• Size: 9 in W x 6 in D x 23.5 in H
• Weight: 25.6 lbs
• Package: 32 x 20 x 20 in
• Production: Made to order in the USA, ready to ship in 2 to 3 weeks

The Doryphoros

The Doryphoros, or spear bearer, was made by the Greek sculptor Polykleitos around 440 BC. The bronze original is lost. It survives in Roman marble copies. The best known copy, found in Pompeii, is in Naples. The Greek spear bearer stood with a spear resting on his left shoulder. The pose shows contrapposto and an early free hanging arm.

The Ideal Male Form

Polykleitos built the figure to illustrate his treatise, the Canon, which set out ideal body measurements. The head is about one seventh of the body's height. The stance shows contrapposto. Athletes, soldiers, and gods were celebrated in such works. This hand cast plaster torso keeps the muscle and balance of the athlete. A classical athlete torso like this one shows the ideal at its core. The Greek spear bearer illustrated those ideal proportions.

Display Notes

A torso on a base suits a desk, a shelf, or a mantel. Browse more pieces in our Greek and Roman collection. Set the doryphoros male torso on a level surface. A hand cast plaster torso weighs 25.6 lbs, so move it with care.

About Classical Sculpture

Greek and Roman sculptors reached great skill in the human form. A plaster torso brings that tradition home. Choose a doryphoros male torso for a study, a studio, or a library.

For More Reading from the Web

• Want the full story? This page covers the Doryphoros and its copies. Doryphoros - Wikipedia