Bellerophon and Pegasus, Smithsonian American Art Museum

Bellerophon and Pegasus

This sculpture depicts the mythical characters Bellerophon and Pegasus. The young warrior Bellerophon was sent to slay the Chimera, a fire-breathing monster, by his enemy Prince Proteus, who hoped that he would be killed. The hero enlisted the help of the winged horse Pegasus, however, and together they succeeded in destroying the Chimera

Paul Manship

Creation Date: 1958
Type: Sculpture
Medium: bronze on marble base

Dimensions: 7 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 3 in. (19.1 x 8.9 x 7.6 cm)

Object #: 15700
Credit Line: Bequest of Paul Manship

Partner URL: http://americanart.si.edu/collections/search/artwork/?id=15700
Linked Data URI: saam:object/id/1966.47.58
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