Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome (121-180)
Giuseppe Boschi (b. c.1760)
Category
Art / Sculpture
Date
1820
Materials
Ormolu
Measurements
670 mm high
Place of origin
Rome
Order this imageCollection
Shugborough Estate, Staffordshire
NT 1270946
Summary
Ormolu, equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius, Giuseppe Boschi (1783-1824), inscribed on base of pedestal 'Joseph Boschi sculpsit Romae 1820'. The statuette after the colossal gilt bronze equestrian statue in the Capitoline Museums, Rome; mounted on a pedestal with relief panels depicting scenes from the life of Marcus Aurelius.
Marks and inscriptions
Joseph Boschi sculpsit Romae 1820
Makers and roles
Giuseppe Boschi (b. c.1760)