Herakles the Archer
Antoine-Emile Bourdelle French
Cast by Alexis Rudier French
Herakles is seen preparing to shoot at the Stymphalian birds. This work, which established Bourdelle's reputation, was executed in 1909 following several small scale studies, most of which were cast in bronze. The first cast of the monumental version was purchased by Prince Eugene of Sweden for his palace in Stockholm.