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Set in 1820 on the Aegean island of Melos, the story revolves around a farmer who discovers the iconic Venus de Milo while digging for marble. This remarkable find sparks a fierce competition for ownership, ultimately leading to the statue's acquisition by the French. Celebrated as a monumental classical discovery, the sculpture quickly becomes a sensation at the Louvre, despite the mystery surrounding its origins remaining unresolved.
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Disarmed, Gregory Curtis
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- Released
- 2004
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- Title
- Disarmed
- Subtitle
- The Story of the Venus de Milo
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Gregory Curtis
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House LLC
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 272
- ISBN13
- 9781400031337
- Category
- Art / Culture
- Description
- Set in 1820 on the Aegean island of Melos, the story revolves around a farmer who discovers the iconic Venus de Milo while digging for marble. This remarkable find sparks a fierce competition for ownership, ultimately leading to the statue's acquisition by the French. Celebrated as a monumental classical discovery, the sculpture quickly becomes a sensation at the Louvre, despite the mystery surrounding its origins remaining unresolved.