Paul Manship, Bellerophon and Pegasus, 1958, bronze on marble base, 7 1⁄2 x 3 1⁄2 x 3 in. (19.1 x 8.9 x 7.6 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Paul Manship, 1966.47.58
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Artwork Details
- Title
- Bellerophon and Pegasus
- Artist
- Date
- 1958
- Location
- Dimensions
- 7 1⁄2 x 3 1⁄2 x 3 in. (19.1 x 8.9 x 7.6 cm)
- Credit Line
- Bequest of Paul Manship
- Mediums Description
- bronze on marble base
- Classifications
- Subjects
- Mythology — classical — Bellerophon
- Mythology — classical — Pegasus
- Figure male — full length
- Figure male — nude
- Object Number
- 1966.47.58
Artwork Description
This sculpture depicts the mythical characters Bellerophon and Pegasus. The young warrior Bellerophon was sent to slay the Chimera, a fire-breathing monster, by his enemy Prince Proteus, who hoped that he would be killed. The hero enlisted the help of the winged horse Pegasus, however, and together they succeeded in destroying the Chimera.