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In Greek mythology, Medusa was one of the terrible snake-haired Gorgons who turned anyone who looked into her eyes into stone. Perseus was able to avoid her gaze by using the reflective quality of his polished shield, presented to him by the goddess of wisdom, Minerva. Artist Frederick Pomeroy was influenced by the fluid and naturalistic style of the French sculptor Jules Dalou (1838–1902) who taught modelling at the South London Technical Art School, where Drury studied.

Laing Art Gallery

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Title

Perseus

Date

1898

Medium

metal, bronze, stone & marble

Measurements

H 50.3 x W 19.7 x D 20.3 cm;
Plinth: H 18.1 x W 14.8 x D 12.6 cm

Accession number

TWCMS : D3472

Acquisition method

purchased from Frederick William Pomeroy, 1922

Work type

Sculpture

Signature/marks description

lower left: F.W. POMEROY. / Sc 1898

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