Art and Art History Collection (Saskia)
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Publisher
Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation
Publication Date
January 1966
Time Period
2nd century CE replica of an original from Hellenistic Greece
Abstract
Head front center
Keywords
Greek Hellenistic period, Sculpture (visual works), Statues, Busts (sculpture), Roman copy
Alt Text
A marble bust of a person with curly hair, displayed against a dark background. The bust is mounted on a pedestal with a small plaque.
Extent
1 color photograph
Geographic Location
Italy; Naples (Italy); Naples National Archaeological Museum (Naples, Italy)
Rights
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Access Restrictions
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Media Type
Color photographs
Format
Digital Only
Note
This is a marble bust of a young satyr mounted on a classical pedestal base. A satyr is a mythological follower of the god Dionysus, which are characterized by curly hair and subtle animalistic or playful facial features. The mouth is slightly agape, faintly revealing the teeth to denote a mischievous, celebratory character. It was based on a Hellenistic Greek original, which was often replicated in Roman times. The original provenance of this work is not known, though it is part of the Farnese Collection at the National Archaeological Museum of Naples, Italy.
Identifier
A01-JGC0481
Recommended Citation
Unknown, "Head of a Young Satyr" (1966). Art and Art History Collection (Saskia). 506.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/saskia/506
