The original Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius — now on display in the Palazzo dei Conservatori of the Musei Capitolini in Rome — was erected in 175 AD and one of the only surviving monumental statues of a Roman Emperor. This faithful copy of the original was made in the early nineteenth …
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Historic Art Gallery Imaginary View of Rome with Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius, The Column of Trajan and a Temple 1786 by Hubert Robert Framed Canvas Print, 12" x 18", Dark Gold
The most interesting fact of ancient Roman sculpture is the contradiction between the form of representation of the body and the head. While the head of Roman statues was often finished with all the signs of aging, bodies instead were represented according to the ancient canons of classical Greek sculpture.
Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius- 2nd Century CE, High Imperial •Gilded bronze •Mistaken as Constantine by Middle Age Christians. Only surviving Pre-Christian bronze emperor •Armorless, weaponless general, conquers by divine will •Gesture addresses all •Horse once held down a barbarian (also bronze)
The Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius is a gilded bronze portrait of the Roman emperor on horseback. It was likely created in the 170s CE, around the time Marcus Aurelius defeated several …
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View this item and discover similar animal sculptures for sale at 1stdibs – A nicely patinated cast bronze statue of a Medici lion supported on a plinth of two varieties of marble.
Equestrian Statue of George Washington, Richmond, Virginia, 1858. Equine and equestrian sculpture has vexed artists for centuries. Chariot Horse from the Qin Dynasty, Xi’An, 3rd Century BC.
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus (often referred to as "the wise") (April 26, 121[2] – March 17, 180) was Roman Emperor from 161 to his death in 180. He was the last of the "Five Good Emperors", and is also considered one of the most important Stoic philosophers.
Material: The material of the statue is then decided by the client. The sculptor may also use a small clay model to better portray his conception of the design. The clay model can be modified to fine tune the client’s wishes.
Mini-Sculpture: Finally, the bronze sculpture artist may finalize the miniature model of the final design in order to give the client a preview into how the final product will look. This model is made using the material decided, and it can be used by the client for marketing purposes so that he can raise funds for the sculpture.
Creating the Backbone: The backbone of the bronze statue, also called the armature consists of a steel frame with foam added to it in order to resemble the rough outline of the final product. This is then sealed with a latex coat to secure it.
The Sculpting: The main work starts only now. Many pounds of hot clay are used and applied by hand to “block in” the design for the first time. The bronze sculpture artist then invests a lot of time adding more clay, removing some clay and molding the clay until the final product finally resembles the required design. Tiny details are added on to give more preciseness to the bronze statue and make it more real.
Remove dust with a damp cloth.
Do not use metal objects or wire brushes to clean the sculpture.
Do not apply abrasives or cleansers that will possibly scratch the finish.
ZUD – Non- Abrasive Cleaner. Use to remove stubborn stains. Zud cleans all metal surfaces including bronze. Zud can be used in powder or liquid form.
Lemon Oil – Apply a small amount of oil with a paintbrush or soft cloth. Cover the entire figure with oil. Wipe the surface gently with a soft cloth to take off the excess oil.
Paste Wax- A very thin, even coat of wax should be applied with a soft cloth. Allow the wax to sit and dry before polishing. Wax should be applied after bronze has been cleaned and dried. Do not apply if using lemon oil.
Do Nothing: Many bronze owners prefer to sit back and enjoy the natural reaction and aging process of their sculpture.
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Ancient Sculpture Gallery is proud to present you with lost wax bronze reproductions of statues and busts from the Egyptian, Greek, Hellenistic, Roman, Asian Oriental, and Western civilizations. “Lost Wax” bronze (or hot-cast bronze) is actually 100% pure Bronze – essentially copper and tin. The making of a “lost wax” bronze is a complex and time consuming process, and specific technical expertise is needed to accomplish the task of making a bronze. The most known and used process for making “lost wax” involves pouring of molten bronze. This is the same method used by the ancient civilizations to create bronze sculptures. Our lost wax bronze sculptures are produced in this same technique.