Wings, or Ganymede
Artist: Carl Milles (Swedish, 1875-1955)
Date: about 1908
Dimensions:
H: 45 in. (104.3 cm); L (base): 12 in. (30.5 cm); Depth (base): 16 1/2 in. (41.9 cm)
Medium: Bronze.
Classification: Sculpture
Credit Line: Gift of Mary Willet Dunlap, through Maurice Dunlap
Object number: 1933.318
Label Text:Swedish-born Carl Milles thought of his sculpture as a bridge between Earth and the world beyond. For that reason, much of his work reflects themes from mythology—especially stories in which gods and humans interact. Wings suggests the Greek myth of Zeus and Ganymede. In the story, Zeus develops an affection for the beautiful young Trojan prince. Taking the form of an eagle, Zeus captures Ganymede and spirits him up to Mount Olympos, the home of the gods. This sculpture brings to mind the moment when Zeus first overtakes Ganymede, as the boy struggles against the great bird.
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