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Augustus of Prima Porta
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The Augustus of Prima Porta is a full-length portrait statue of Augustus, the first Roman emperor.
Augustus of Prima Porta
Augustus of Prima Porta
Version of the statue in 1870 with a staff in his left hand
Version of the statue in 1870 with a staff in his left hand
Unpainted and painted replica of the statue (part of the Gods in Colour exhibition)
Unpainted and painted replica of the statue (part of the Gods in Colour exhibition)
Detail of the breastplate
Detail of the breastplate
Augustus
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Augustus, also known as Octavian, was the founder of the Roman Empire and the first Roman emperor from 27 BC until his death in AD 14. The reign of Augustus initiated an imperial cult and an era of im
Augustus of Prima Porta
…The Augustus of Prima Porta (Italian: Augusto di Prima Porta) is a full-length portrait statue of Augustus, the first Roman emperor. The statue was discovered on April 20, 1863, during archaeological excavations directed by Giuseppe Gagliardi at the Villa…
An idealized Roman sculpted portrait of Octavius as a teenager, possibly produced posthumously or when he was much older, now located in the Vatican M
An idealized Roman sculpted portrait of Octavius as a teenager, possibly produced posthumously or when he was much older, now located in the Vatican Museums
The Death of Caesar by Vincenzo Camuccini, 1805, Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna, Rome
The Death of Caesar by Vincenzo Camuccini, 1805, Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna, Rome
Bust of Octavian, c. 30 BC. Capitoline Museums, Rome
Bust of Octavian, c. 30 BC. Capitoline Museums, Rome