Plaster cast of Antinous

This material is held atGlasgow School of Art Archives and Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 1694 PC/001
  • Dates of Creation
    • 20th century
  • Physical Description
    • 1 item

Scope and Content

Original: Statue of a young nude male found at Hadrian's Villa, Tivoli c1730. Antinous (November 29, 111-October 30, 130) was a member of the entourage of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, to whom he was beloved. Original currently in the collection of The Capitoline, Rome, Italy.

Acquisition Information

Thought to have been purchased in 1915. Listed in 1964/5 inventory as located in classroom 24 of the Mackintosh Building (GSAA/GOV/7/5).

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Dimensions: 1860 x 550 x 510 mm (Plinth: 680 x 690 x 680 mm)

Custodial History

Exhibited: The Savoy Tower, Glasgow 19 April 2018-07 May 2018 for 'Material Objects (work by Anthony Brotheridge, GSA Textile Design Tutor and Ruth Switalski)' exhibition. This item is currently on display in The Glasgow School of Art's Reid Building. For access information please email archives@gsa.ac.uk.

Related Material

GSAA/GOV/7/5

Additional Information

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