The Laocoon Group for me - as famous as it is - and as debatable the intention, composition, and wherewithal - is simply a remarkably moving formal composition. Without its narrative, philosophical, and mythological intrigue, it would still be visually fascinating. It is interesting, no doubt, to read both
Clement Greenberg 's and
William Blake's interpretations of the sculpture, but for me it is still just as awesome to simply and literally gaze upon.
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| Artist | English: Hagesandros, Athenedoros, and Polydoros Français : Agésandros, Athanadoros et Polydore |
| Description | English: Laocoön and his sons, also known as the Laocoön Group. Marble, copy after an Hellenistic original from ca. 200 BC. Found in the Baths of Trajan, 1506. Français : Laocoon et ses fils, également connu comme le Groupe du Laocoon. Marbre, copie d'un original hellénistique de 200 av. J.-C. environ. Provenance : thermes de Trajan, en début d'année 1507. |
| Date | Early First Century B.C.E. |
| Dimensions | Height 8' (2.4 m.) |
| Current location | |
| Museo Pio-Clementino, Octagon, Laocoön Hall |
| Accession number | Inv.1059, Inv.1064 and Inv. 1067 |
| Source/Photographer | Marie-Lan Nguyen (2009) |
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| William Blake's Laocoon print |
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