Large Herculaneum Woman, Left, B

Creator

• Unknown

Files

Publisher

Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation

Publication Date

1966

Time Period

40-60 CE replica of an original from circa 300 BCE

Abstract

Upper 2/3 from left

Keywords

Greek Classical period, Statues, Sculpture (Visual works), Roman copy

Alt Text

A marble statue of a robed figure with a draped head, standing against a dark background. The sculpture depicts the figure holding an object close to their chest.

Extent

1 color photograph

Geographic Location

Italy; Herculaneum (Extinct city)

Rights

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Access Restrictions

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Media Type

Color photographs

Format

Digital Only

Note

This statue was discovered during the tunneling excavations in the theater of Herculaneum in 1710-1711. She was found with two additional statues, all adorned in elegant robes, that once decorated the stage building of the ancient theatre. They are presumed to be wealthy citizens of the urban elite. The type of statue became one of the more popular designs of female portrait sculptures within the Roman Empire. In this example, she is a matron dressed in sandals, a long chiton, and a himation pulled over the back of her head, which signals piety. This copy was then purchased from Eugene of Savoy in 1736, for the Skulpturensammlung, part of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden, in the Albertinum in Dresden, Germany.

Identifier

A01-JGC0808

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Large Herculaneum Woman, Left, B" (1966). Art and Art History Collection (Saskia). 632.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/saskia/632