a sampling of quiet marble statues in the Louvre


a surprise to me was the quantity and quality of marble statues in the Louvre.  many were in a covered courtyard between several buildings.  the glass roof allowing soft diffused lighting through which really brought out the best in the statues.


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sit




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part



coo
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pain
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pensive




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licked



oppression
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determination
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solitude




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resolve




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