Not on display

Bust, probably Lucius Junius Brutus

Bust
19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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

Categories
Object type
TitleBust, 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.
Dimensions
  • Height: 12.0cm
  • Width: 7.3cm
  • Depth: 3.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'Brutus' [?] (On base. Partly illegible.)
  • Stylised crown over a blue capital 'N' (Mark of a Naples factory)
Credit line
Accepted by HM Government in lieu of Inheritance Tax and allocated to the Victoria and Albert Museum, 1996
Subject depicted
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)
Collection
Accession number
S.1099-1996

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Record createdApril 18, 2006
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