Herakles the Archer

Founder Cast by Alexis Rudier French

1909

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 548

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.

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Title: Herakles the Archer
Artist: Antoine-Emile Bourdelle (French, Montauban 1861–1929 Vésinet)
Founder: Cast by Alexis Rudier (French) , Paris
Date: 1909
Culture: French
Medium: Gilt bronze
Dimensions: 95 x 37 1/2 x 71 1/2 in. (241.3 x 95.3 x 181.6 cm)
Classification: Sculpture-Bronze
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen C. Millett, 1924
Object Number: 24.232
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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