Esmond de Beer; Otago Museum Collection. Her feminine form is quite clearly depicted underneath the diaphanous tunic, and even the heavier cloak does not hide the shape of her legs. As far as we can tell from later versions of Praxiteles nude statue, the same was true, that she was represented as picking up her clothes after bathing. 1868'' is open daily at Otago Museum in the Special Exhibition's Gallery, 10am to 5pm, until April 14. Robert Hannah is honorary curator at Otago Museum.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 17, 2019 14:48 UTC