William Henry Rinehart,Latona and Her Children Apollo and Diana 1870;this carving 1874,marble
The Maryland Rinehart was one of a group of successful American sculptors who worked in Rome during the mid- nineteenth century.One of his finest works in his depiction of Latona.the Roman goddess of night,seated with Apollo and Diana,the twin she had by Jupiter,asleep at her side.She looks with tranquil affection at her sleeping infants who resemble classical putti.Further classical illusions are made by Latona's simplified hair patterns and archaeologically precise costume and sandals.Rinehart masterfully handled both the theme and the composition of this ambitious undertaking,avoiding sentimental "prettiness,"which he found "unworthy of sculpture."
William Henry Rinehart,Latona and Her Children Apollo and Diana 1870;this carving 1874,marble
The Maryland Rinehart was one of a group of successful American sculptors who worked in Rome during the mid- nineteenth century.One of his finest works in his depiction of Latona.the Roman goddess of night,seated with Apollo and Diana,the twin she had by Jupiter,asleep at her side.She looks with tranquil affection at her sleeping infants who resemble classical putti.Further classical illusions are made by Latona's simplified hair patterns and archaeologically precise costume and sandals.Rinehart masterfully handled both the theme and the composition of this ambitious undertaking,avoiding sentimental "prettiness,"which he found "unworthy of sculpture."