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"The work is notable for its convincing rendering of a pose where violent motion and sudden stillness meet, for its graceful balance ...is seen as an iconic depiction of triumphant spirit and of the divine momentarily coming face to face with man. The power of the work is enhanced, to many people, by the very fact that the head and arms are missing."
Winged Victory of Samothrace (Wikipedia )
Still Life (2009) by Ron Mueck
@ National Gallery of Victoria (International) until 18 April 2010
@ National Gallery of Victoria (International) until 18 April 2010