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David by
Michelangelo L'Academia, Florence
Michelangelo began work on the colossal figure of David in 1501,
and by 1504 the sculpture was in place outside the Palazzo Vecchio.
The choice of David was supposed to reflect the power and determination
of Republican Florence and was under constant attack from supporters
of the usurped Medicis. In the 19th century the statue was moved
to the Accademia.
Photo at the left is the 48"
H David, museum quality reproduction by Kosmolux.
Note: After viewers through the windows of our gallery complained
to our landlord about the nudity, we decided to outfit David
with some jockey shorts. Sorry! But you've got to have a sense
of humor to make it in this crazy world of art.
It is sad to say that in the 21st century in the U.S. if
you acquire a copy of the most famous statue in the world, you
may be accused of being homosexual, a pervert, or worse. But,
if you are one of those enlightened indivuduals who are not terrorized
at the sight of the human body, you will rise above these petty
attacks and collect and display the art that pleases you.
The smaller sizes of this figure are supplied to us by Egregia.
In our opinion, the Egregia figures are undoubtedly the highest
quality. We have a few of the similar item from ISAC or Santini
at a lower price. If you want the larger size (48' or life-size)
you will find that the Kosmolux figures imported from italy are
superb! And, if you want a David that is almost seven feet tall,
we can provide you with a fiberglass version at a very reasonable
price. You decide what you want. We can provide whatever that
is at the best value price on the internet. --
Will Murray |
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