About Atalanta (Francis Derwent Wood sculpture)

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Atalanta is a statue by English sculptor Francis Derwent Wood. It depicts a naked woman, standing in a contrapposto position, glancing to her left, with her left hand by her side and right hand raised to her shoulder. The subject is Atalanta, a virgin huntress from Greek mythology; she may be preparing for the foot race she used as an obstacle to prevent suitors securing a marriage.

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London, England, United Kingdom, SW3 5LS

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