Title

Head of statue. Marble copy of a gold-and-ivory statue, perhaps Aphrodite.

Caption

Head of female statue. A marble copy of a gold-and-ivory statue of the Classical period (5th-4th century BC) it represents a goddess, perhaps Aphrodite. The colour that has leaked below her eyes is a product of the oxidation of the statue's bronze eyelashed. 2nd century AD. Acropolis Museum, Athens, Greece.

Credit line

Photo12/UIG/PHAS

Reference

UMG21A14_393

License type

Rights managed

Available size

36,0Mb (1,2Mb) / 10,6in x 13,2in / 3189 x 3950 (300dpi)

Keywords

2nd century Acropolis Museum Aphrodite Athens Classical period Europe Goddess Greece Greeks ancient antique art bronze bust chemistry colour eyelashes eyes female head historical history lashes marble oxidation oxide portrait product sculpture statue