Head of the Emperor Galba, Photograph depicts the Roman Emperor Galba (68-69) who was the first of four emperors to attempt to hold the throne after the death of Nero. Galba was the oldest Emperor to date, coming out of retirement from his upstanding military career, but was only able to hold the throne for seven months. Here, the man is depicted in profile, with a stiff expression. He wears the tunic of the emperor and wears a laurel crown.

the Emperor, in his old age, bears a stiff face. On his head is a laurel crown, and he faces forward boldly.

 Item — Box: 300
Identifier: spc-mss0088-s46-i0257

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Head of the Emperor Galba, Photograph depicts the Roman Emperor Galba (68-69) who was the first of four emperors to attempt to hold the throne after the death of Nero. Galba was the oldest Emperor to date, coming out of retirement from his upstanding military career, but was only able to hold the throne for seven months. Here, the man is depicted in profile, with a stiff expression. He wears the tunic of the emperor and wears a laurel crown. the Emperor, in his old age, bears a stiff face. On his head is a laurel crown, and he faces forward boldly.

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Scope and Contents

Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SCUL.0245; Public Notes: Handwritten note states that the sculpture is attributed to Amadeo, which is not specific enough to provide any further information.

Dates

  • Creation: 1930 - 1967

Creator

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Biographical / Historical

Subjects: Sculptures; Historical Subjects; Male Figures; Busts; Male Subjects; Roman Emperors; Emperors; Roman History; Emperor Galba; Technique: sculpting; Work type: sculpture

Full Extent

1 Items : Image Work Type: photographic print ; Image height (in.): 10.1; Image width (in.): 7.8in.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

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