Art and Art History Collection (Saskia)
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Publisher
Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation
Publication Date
January 1966
Time Period
late 2nd century replica of an original from circa 460-450 BCE
Abstract
Total from right front view
Keywords
Greek Classical period, Sculpture (visual works), Busts (statues), Statues, Roman copy, Roman Imperial period
Alt Text
A marble bust of a person with curly hair, displayed against a plain background. The sculpture captures the head and neck area with detailed features.
Extent
1 color photograph
Geographic Location
Italy; Sabaudia (Italy); Villa of Domitian (Sabaudia, Italy)
Rights
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Access Restrictions
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Media Type
Color photographs
Format
Digital Only
Note
This is a bust of the Greek and Roman god Apollo of music, truth, and light. The style is in the Kassel type. This statue is a Roman copy of the Imperial era modeled after a Greek Classical original attributed to Phidas. There are more than twenty known versions of this type, with many other depictions on coins and gems. It depicts the god with tight, curly locks of hair and a calm, idealized facial expression typical of Classical Greek art. Discovered in 1721, it was uncovered at the ancient Villa of Domitian located near Lake Sabaudia of central Italy. This work is currently held at the Naples National Archaeological Museum, Italy.
Identifier
A01-JGC0392
Recommended Citation
Unknown, "Head of Apollo (Kassel type), Right" (1966). Art and Art History Collection (Saskia). 418.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/saskia/418
