Later Kouros from Actium at The Louvre, Paris

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The artist behind this kouros remains a mystery. Some experts are convinced that it hails from Naxos, while others propose it could be the work of a Corinthian artist or one heavily influenced by their style. This piece stands out as the more sophisticated of two kouroi discovered in Actium. The torso is especially noteworthy for its masterfully crafted yet simple forms. A series of carefully defined ridges and grooves adorns the front: horizontal clavicles, a shallow yet clear median line running from the sternum to the navel, and an unmistakable arch separating the thorax from the abdomen. Its slender proportions are striking. Softly massed hair rests over the shoulders before being gathered loosely behind with two bands of ribbon. The hair below the ribbon cascades almost to the middle of the neck in a narrow spread. Every strand is meticulously rendered in beaded style. Like kouroi from Sounion and the Ptoon Sanctuary in Boeotia, these Actium youths are closely tied to Apollo since they likely originated from his sanctuary. This sculpture was unearthed by Champoiseau, a French consul to Ioannina, in 1867 alongside another kouros. This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory. Through this effort, we are creating a digital repository of fully printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the world for public access at no cost. Scan the World is an open-source community project. If you have interesting items nearby and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can help. This artwork was captured using photogrammetry (processed with Agisoft PhotoScan).