Winged Victory of Samothrace

Nike (Winged Victory) of Samothrace:

It is a sculpture. 
Standing at the top of a staircase in the Musée du Louvre in Paris, the Nike of Samothrace looks down over her admiring crowds. One of the most revered artworks of Hellenistic Greek art, the Nike has been on display in the Louvre since 1866. The statue was brought to France by Charles Champoiseau, who found it in pieces during excavations on the island of Samothrace in 1863. 

                                     This picture is mine !!!

The Winged Victory of Samothrace is a one-of-a-rare Greek sculpture whose original location is clear. It was built as a god sacrifice for a sanctuary on the Greek island of Samothrace. It was created not only to honor the goddess Victory but also to memorialize a naval battle.
It is exposed at the Louvre and I think it is beautiful. I saw it in real life, and the placement in the museum was well-thought because it seems like it is observing the whole corridor and the whole staircase.

I think this statue gives us an overview of so many subjects, like womanhood, liberty, and force...
In reality, The Winged Victory would be empty-handed. 

Instead, her extended hand would represent a simple salute. This goddess is a portrayal of femininity, strength, and, strangely, lightness. This iconic sculpture, an emblem of governance, was most likely created for a cult.