Equestrian Statue Marcus Aurelius. Roman sculpture of oversized man on horse, bronze. … and through a monumental gate of inlaid and highly decorated red sandstone …
Equestrian Statue of Emperor Marcus Aurelius — Roman — 175 CE — Gilded Bronze — Musei Capitolini — Rome, Italy Find this Pin and more on Heykeller by Huseyinayaz. Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius, ca. This bronze cast of Marcus Aurelius was long thought to be Constantine, the first Christian emperor.
Another grand form of portrait sculpture is the equestrian statue of a rider on horse, which has become rare in recent decades. The smallest forms of life-size portrait sculpture are the "head", showing just that, or the bust, a representation of a person from the chest up.
The Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius is an ancient Roman statue in the Campidoglio, Rome, Italy. It is made of bronze and stands 4.24 m tall. Although the emperor is mounted,
Not many original bronze Equestrian statues left – many melted down – makes this one significant Depicts Marcus – last of the 5 good emperors Statue survived because of mistaken identity – thought it was Constantine (Constantine is the first Christian Roman emperoror) *
Typically, large-scale sculpture was cast in several pieces, such as the head, torso, arms, and legs. In the direct process of hollow wax casting, the sculptor first builds up a clay core of the approximate size and shape of the intended statue. With large statues, an armature normally made of iron rods is used to help stabilize this core.
Palazzo Senatorio Bronze Equestrian Statue Of Emporer Marcus Aurelius In Rome Italy by Andy Smy Find this Pin and more on Brothers in Arms… by Kitty Poshepny-Johnson. SCULPTURE: EQUESTRIAN STATUE OF MARCUS AURELIUS 161 – 180 A.D. Bronze statue – over life-size. Mounted emperor shown as all-conquering and victorious king.
In ancient Rome, monuments (the equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius, second century A.D.; now on the Capitoline), portrait busts, lamps, and so on were cast in large pieces. Meticulous embossing intensified the plastic clarity of composition and the tangibility and faithfulness of the articles.
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In ancient Rome, monuments (the equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius, second century A.D.; now on the Capitoline), portrait busts, lamps, and so on were cast in large pieces. Meticulous embossing intensified the plastic clarity of composition and the tangibility and faithfulness of the articles.
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.