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Harmodius and Aristogeiton
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The posthumous portrait statues of Harmodius and Aristogeiton depict the two heroes in an action group. The marble statues are physically autonomous, but they are linked in their poses and the event they represent. Both men are depicted…
The posthumous portrait statues of Harmodius and Aristogeiton depict the two heroes in an action group. The marble statues are physically autonomous, but they are linked in their poses and the event they represent. Both men are depicted…
Azara Herm
DESCRIPTION:The Azara herm is a life-size herm statue that portrays the head of a male attached to a pillar. The statue has been badly damaged over time, leaving it with a weathered appearance. Inscribed on the pillar in ancient Greek is “Alexander…
L'Arringatore
Description:This life-size statue of Aulus Metellus is composed of bronze, resulting in a dark-green color throughout the work. He is standing in the contrapposto stance, with the left foot slightly forward, and the weight being rested on the back…
Priestess Aristonoe
Description:The portrait of Priestess Aristonoe is made entirely of marble. The marble has a yellow and brown tint and appears to have no traces of paint. She is in a contrapposto pose as the right leg is holding the weight of her body while the left…
Akhenaten and Nefertiti Stele
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This stele is emblematic of Amarna period art: the figures are portrayed with elongated skulls, thin necks, slim arms, distended bellies, and spindly calves. Akhenaten is seated on the left; Nefertiti, on the right. Akhenaten and…
This stele is emblematic of Amarna period art: the figures are portrayed with elongated skulls, thin necks, slim arms, distended bellies, and spindly calves. Akhenaten is seated on the left; Nefertiti, on the right. Akhenaten and…
Colossal Head of Constantine
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The Colossal Head of Constantine is a piece of a much larger seated statue of Constantine, though only some of the pieces remain including a hand, part of an arm, both feet, a piece of the body, and a leg. The state is massive, the head…
The Colossal Head of Constantine is a piece of a much larger seated statue of Constantine, though only some of the pieces remain including a hand, part of an arm, both feet, a piece of the body, and a leg. The state is massive, the head…
BM Head of Alexander the Great
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This is a bust of Alexander the Great done in the Lysippan style. He has a smooth, youthful face with parted lips and a "melting" glance in the eyes. He has long hair pushed out of his face and up above his forehead in the anastole or…
This is a bust of Alexander the Great done in the Lysippan style. He has a smooth, youthful face with parted lips and a "melting" glance in the eyes. He has long hair pushed out of his face and up above his forehead in the anastole or…
Rahotep and Nofret
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The under life-size statues of Rahotep and Nofret depict the couple seated in high-backed chairs with footrests. Rahotep is represented with short black hair and a mustache. He wears a short white kilt and an amulet around his neck. His…
The under life-size statues of Rahotep and Nofret depict the couple seated in high-backed chairs with footrests. Rahotep is represented with short black hair and a mustache. He wears a short white kilt and an amulet around his neck. His…
Aged Marcus Aurelius
Description:Statue is a life-sized bust (only head is original) of the philosopher-emperor. Marcus is wearing the full beard that features in all his adult imperial portraits. The hair is thick and curly, swept up from his forehead. There is…
The "European"
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This mummy portrait depicts a young woman using the encaustic technique. The shape of the panel mimics the sensitively rendered portrait as it is narrow at the head and wider at the shoulders. The woman’s face, with its light, pearly…
This mummy portrait depicts a young woman using the encaustic technique. The shape of the panel mimics the sensitively rendered portrait as it is narrow at the head and wider at the shoulders. The woman’s face, with its light, pearly…