The Winged Victory of Samothrace

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:sculpture
gptkbp:archaeological_findings found by French archaeologist
gptkbp:art_movement gptkb:Hellenistic_art
Classical art
gptkbp:art_style dynamic realism
gptkbp:artist gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:artistic_influence considered a masterpiece
influenced neoclassical artists
inspired neoclassical artists
gptkbp:artistic_legacy remains a symbol of victory
gptkbp:artistic_technique high relief
contrapposto
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:the_Sanctuary_of_the_Great_Gods
the sea
the goddess Nike
gptkbp:collection Louvre Museum collection
gptkbp:condition partially restored
gptkbp:conservation_status well-preserved
gptkbp:cultural_heritage part of world heritage
gptkbp:cultural_impact significant in Western art
influenced modern sculptures
gptkbp:cultural_significance important artifact of ancient Greece
important symbol in art history
gptkbp:depicts gptkb:Nike
Nike, the Greek goddess of victory
gptkbp:dimensions Wingspan of 2.5 meters (8.2 ft)
approximately 2.74 meters high
gptkbp:discovered_by 1863
gptkbp:exhibited_at gptkb:Louvre
1863 in Louvre
gptkbp:exhibition permanent display
permanent display at the Louvre
gptkbp:exhibition_history featured in numerous exhibitions
gptkbp:exhibits contrapposto stance
gptkbp:famous_event gptkb:Samothrace_Mysteries
gptkb:Samothrace_Sanctuary
gptkbp:height approximately 8 feet 1 inch
approximately 8 feet (2.44 meters)
gptkbp:historical_context commemorates a naval victory
dedicated to the gods
gptkbp:historical_period gptkb:Hellenistic_period
gptkb:Classical_antiquity
gptkbp:historical_significance important archaeological find
symbol of victory
represents ancient Greek artistry
gptkbp:historical_site gptkb:Samothrace_Island
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Winged Victory of Samothrace
gptkbp:iconography victory and triumph
gptkbp:influence inspired many artists
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:contemporary_art
modern sculpture
gptkbp:influenced_by Greek sculpture
Greek art traditions
gptkbp:inspired literature and poetry
various adaptations in popular culture
gptkbp:inspired_by gptkb:Greek_mythology
gptkbp:is_displayed_in gptkb:Louvre's_Denon_Wing
gptkbp:is_recognized_as masterpiece of Hellenistic sculpture
gptkbp:location gptkb:Louvre_Museum
gptkbp:location_discovered gptkb:Samothrace,_Greece
gptkbp:material white marble
gptkbp:medium gptkb:marble
gptkbp:notable_aspect missing head
wings and drapery
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:naval_warfare
gptkbp:notable_feature gptkb:Wings
dynamic pose
gptkbp:notable_for dynamic pose
one of the most celebrated sculptures
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Hellenistic_Greece
gptkbp:part_of Louvre collection
cultural heritage of Greece
gptkbp:preservation_efforts well-preserved
gptkbp:recognized_by UNESCO as cultural heritage
gptkbp:reprints yes
gptkbp:restoration ongoing efforts
gptkbp:significance symbol of victory
gptkbp:style gptkb:Hellenistic_art
gptkbp:symbolizes triumph and glory
naval victory
gptkbp:weight approximately 3 tons
gptkbp:year_created circa 190 BC
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Louvre
gptkb:Louvre_Museum
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4