United States / 1874–75
The Lost Pleiade
Look closely at The Lost Pleiade. Marble sculpture of a partially clothed young woman on clouds looking to her left, her hand raised to her forehead.
What can its shape tell you before you read the label? The Art Institute dates The Lost Pleiade to 1874–75.
A CLOSER LOOK
Randolph Rogers (American, 1825–1892) made this sculpture. The museum dates it 1874–75.
The original museum record has the full image, attribution, and catalog details. Return to the work after reading its record and see what you notice.
FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE
Art Institute of ChicagoThe Lost PleiadeOriginal explanation based on the sources above. Images carry their own reuse terms.