Geographically, the statue of Marcus Aurelius faces towards the Vatican, away from Palazzo Senatorio and the Forum Romanum behind. This can be interpreted as a temporal sequence in which Marcus Aurelius and the Forum Romanum at his back, representing antiquity, address the pope as a successor and give him legitimacy.
Grand Tour Bronze of the Equestrian Statue of M… Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures Grand tour bronze of the Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius, (121-180 AD) mid-19th century, the original made circa 176-180 standing nearly 14' tall now in the Capitoline Museums …
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 …
Made of cast stone. Cast stone is a type of gypsum cement whose properties are much different from plaster of paris which is what most sculpture shops use.
Clad in gold equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius Photography by Zanner. CONCLUSION. The decline of the empire sets the rythm towards a more archaic style of art. The most famous statue of this period is the colossal statue of Constatine the Great, of simplified features as a prelude of Byzantine and medieval art. Colossus of Constantine statue
MARBLE bust of Marcus Aurelius carved marble statue figurine artist sculpture Marcus Aurelius (26 April 121 – 17 March 180 AD) was Roman Emperor from 161 to 180. He ruled with Lucius Verus as co-emperor from 161 until Verus' death in 169.
About. 17th century large head of Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor, after the antique. The original marble15-foot statue was originally located in the frigidarium, the coldest and largest room in the Roman baths at Sagalassos, which was destroyed by an earth quake, between 540 AD and 620 AD.
17th century large head of Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor, after the antique.. The original marble15-foot statue was originally located in the frigidarium, the coldest and largest room in the Roman baths at Sagalassos, which was destroyed by an earth quake, between 540 AD and 620 AD.
Marcus Aurelius Bust Statue (Green Bronze) – Made in Europe (4.7in / 12 cm) OurMarcus Aurelius Bust (Green Bronze) is a reduction inspired by the marble original in the archaeological museum of Toulouse, Musée Saint-Raymond in France.
Lucius Aurelius Commodus Antoninus (31 August 161 – 31 December 192) was Roman Emperor from 180 to 192. He also ruled as co-emperor with his father Marcus Aurelius from 177 until his father's death in 180.
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.