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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