Portrait of a Roman Matron
Artist
Roman
Dateabout 40–30 B.C.E.
Mediummarble
Dimensions200.7 x 58.4 x 34.3 cm (79 x 23 x 13 1/2 in.)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Terms
Object number1978.78
Label TextWhere would this large marble statue have stood?
This statue would have been placed in the tomb of a
Roman woman. Only the wealthy could afford such
expensive commemorative monuments. Her veiled head, heavy draperies, and serious demeanor convey an image of respectability. The sculptor portrayed her realistically in keeping with the style of the period.
Flaws in the marble were patched by the Roman sculptor, and the whole piece would have been painted.
ProvenancePurchase from Robin Symes Limited, LondonOn View
On view
