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Portrait bust of Augustus

Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek

Summary

Portrait of Augustus.

Description of object

The bust represents Augustus Gajus Julius Caesar Octavianus (63 B.C.E.-14 C.E.), the later Roman emperor, Augustus (27 B.C.E.-14 C.E.). His hair is arranged in wavy locks, and his forehead is flattened with a central, horizontal line indicated. The eyebrows and eyelids are heavy. His nose is slightly fragmented, but straight. Contours are visible around the mouth. His ears and chin are slightly protruding. His neck is long.

Choice of methods

Technical imaging

  • VIL

Bibliography

F. Johansen (1994), Catalogue Roman Portraits I . Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen, 90-91, cat. no. 85.

  • IN 1443
  • Portrait bust
  • Original: 30-17 B.C.E. Copy: primo 1st century C.E.
  • Roman Imperial
  • Marble
  • Bought in 1896 from the Greek-Egyptian art dealer Alexander Dingli via Valdemar Schmidt.
  • H. 55 cm.

Selected photos

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  • In1443_vil_t_90
  • In1443_vil_t_180
  • In1443_vil_t_270
  • In1443_vil_t_315
  • In1443_vil_d
  • In_1443_col
  • In_1443_bw_06
  • In_1443_bw_05
  • In_1443_bw_03

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  • Canon EOS 40D (modified by removal of IR-blocking filter)
  • Spectralon® 99 % reflectance standard
  • LED light sources, Excled (470-630 nm)
  • Schott RG830
  • Adobe Photoshop C53 and Lightroom 2.7