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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.
Equestrian Sculpture of Marcus Aurelius, bronze, c. 173-76 C.E. (Capitoline Museums, Rome). The original location of the sculpture is unknown. Beginning in the 8th century, it was housed in the Lateran Palace, until it was placed in the center of the Piazza del Campidoglio in 1538 by Michelangelo.
A replica of the well known equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius can be found in the Piazza del Campidoglio in Rome, the original statue is in the Capitoline Museum. The reason for the commission of this monumental group in around 161-180 AD remains unknown.
The equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius is 4,24 m high and 3,87 m long. The material of use is hollow-cast gilded bronze.[] In the middle of a public square, it stands on a pedestal.
Almost the only sole surviving Roman equestrian bronze, the equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius in Rome, owes its preservation on the Campidoglio, to the popular mis-identification of Marcus Aurelius, the philosopher-emperor, with Constantine the Great, the Christian emperor.
Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius, c. 173-76 C.E. gilded bronze (Capitoline Museums, Rome).The original location of the sculpture is unknown. Beginning in the 8th century, it was located near the Lateran Palace, until it was placed in the center of the Piazza del Campidoglio in 1538 by Michelangelo.
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Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius HIGH EMPIRE – gilded bronze, 176-180 CE – Hadrian was the first emperor to wear his hair long and his beard full, an imitation of classical Greek statuary and a symbol of intellect.
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.
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