Bust, probably Lucius Junius Brutus
Bust
19th century (made)
19th century (made)
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This glazed porcelain bust was made in Naples in Italy, for the tourist market. It probably represents the Roman military leader and statesman Lucius Junius Brutus, traditionally one of the first Consuls in 509 BC. It formed part of the collection of theatrical memorabilia of the actor Robert Eddison, though a theatrical reference is unlikely.
Object details
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| Title | Bust, probably Lucius Junius Brutus (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Moulded ang glazed porcelain |
| Brief description | Bust, possibly representing the founder of the first Roman republic Lucius Junius Brutus, traditionally one of the first Consuls in 509 BC. Italian, 19th century |
| Physical description | Bust possibly representing Brutus, wearing a green laurel wreath, a magenta cloak hanging over his left shoulder fastened on the right with a gold clasp, a blue tunic with a square-cut neckline bordered in gold, and a blue sleeve revealed on his right. He has black curly hair, with a black beard and moustache. On an integral cream column, lined in gold. |
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| Credit line | Accepted by HM Government in lieu of Inheritance Tax and allocated to the Victoria and Albert Museum, 1996 |
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| Summary | This glazed porcelain bust was made in Naples in Italy, for the tourist market. It probably represents the Roman military leader and statesman Lucius Junius Brutus, traditionally one of the first Consuls in 509 BC. It formed part of the collection of theatrical memorabilia of the actor Robert Eddison, though a theatrical reference is unlikely. |
| Associated object | S.1098-1996 (Object) |
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| Accession number | S.1099-1996 |
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| Record created | April 18, 2006 |
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