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Khafre Enthroned
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The funerary statue titled Khafre Enthroned is a portrait of the Pharaoh Khafre seated upon a throne. The sculpture is luminous, streaked, and dark in color, due to the polished gneiss stone from which it was carved. Because of the…
The funerary statue titled Khafre Enthroned is a portrait of the Pharaoh Khafre seated upon a throne. The sculpture is luminous, streaked, and dark in color, due to the polished gneiss stone from which it was carved. Because of the…
Ka-aper
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The portrait of Ka-Aper is a standing statue of a somewhat heavy-set male, with a full neck and close cut hair. His features are constant throughout his body, his heavy-set body is accompanied by a fuller/wider nose and full lips. His…
The portrait of Ka-Aper is a standing statue of a somewhat heavy-set male, with a full neck and close cut hair. His features are constant throughout his body, his heavy-set body is accompanied by a fuller/wider nose and full lips. His…
Hierapytna Hadrian
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The portrait statue of Hadrian as imperator is an over life-size statue of the emperor, who is standing with his left foot on the back of a fallen barbarian. His right arm is missing while his left arm is resting on the left leg – the…
The portrait statue of Hadrian as imperator is an over life-size statue of the emperor, who is standing with his left foot on the back of a fallen barbarian. His right arm is missing while his left arm is resting on the left leg – the…
Herculaneum Titus
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The Herculaneum Titus is a cuirassed depiction of the Roman Emperor it is named after. He is portrayed as a great military man clad in a cuirass, paludamentum, and caligae. The cuirass is decorated with two heraldic griffins flanking a…
The Herculaneum Titus is a cuirassed depiction of the Roman Emperor it is named after. He is portrayed as a great military man clad in a cuirass, paludamentum, and caligae. The cuirass is decorated with two heraldic griffins flanking a…
Hemiunu Seated
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The portrait of "Hemiunu Seated" depicts a male figure, seated on a block of stone with his legs together and both hands resting on his thighs. His left hand rests flat, palm downward, while his right hand (restored from fragments after…
The portrait of "Hemiunu Seated" depicts a male figure, seated on a block of stone with his legs together and both hands resting on his thighs. His left hand rests flat, palm downward, while his right hand (restored from fragments after…
Head of Socrates
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The Head of Socrates depicts a face of the great philosopher. It includes the full head and continues down to stop at the neck. The portrait depicts an older man with a receding hairline, curly hair renderings along the sides and back…
The Head of Socrates depicts a face of the great philosopher. It includes the full head and continues down to stop at the neck. The portrait depicts an older man with a receding hairline, curly hair renderings along the sides and back…
Head of Pompey the Great
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This smooth, veristic, marble sculpture depicts the great Roman general, Pompey. The sculpture is primarily just the head, with a small segment of the neck included. The white marble material shows some signs of age and a few light…
This smooth, veristic, marble sculpture depicts the great Roman general, Pompey. The sculpture is primarily just the head, with a small segment of the neck included. The white marble material shows some signs of age and a few light…
Head of Lysimache
Description: The head depicted here is that of a older female. It is approximately two-thirds life size and is supported by a bronze rod. She has heavy bags under her eyes, crows feet, and smile lines; additionally, the skin of her neck sags. The…
Harmodius and Aristogeiton
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The marble statues “Harmodius and Aristogeiton” consist of two standing, nude male figures. From the perspective of the viewer, the man to the right is Harmodius. His hair is quite stylized and made up of rows of snail shell-like curls.…
The marble statues “Harmodius and Aristogeiton” consist of two standing, nude male figures. From the perspective of the viewer, the man to the right is Harmodius. His hair is quite stylized and made up of rows of snail shell-like curls.…
Equestrian Marcus Aurelius
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This over life-sized gilded bronze portrait shows the Roman emperor, Marcus Aurelius, riding mounted on top of a horse with an outstretched right arm. His palm is gently opened and faced downward, signaling a notion of peace. He is…
This over life-sized gilded bronze portrait shows the Roman emperor, Marcus Aurelius, riding mounted on top of a horse with an outstretched right arm. His palm is gently opened and faced downward, signaling a notion of peace. He is…