This item was lost in the fire in The Mackintosh Building at The Glasgow School of Art on 15th June 2018.
Original: The original scaled Roman statue of c50BC by the sculptor Kleomenes. The Nude male statue, erroneously identified as Germanicus, a member of the family of the Emperor Augustus, probably should be considered a portrait of a member of a wealthy family of the late Republic. Original currently in the collection of the Louvre, Paris, France.
Plaster cast of Germanicus (Marcellus)
This material is held atGlasgow School of Art Archives and Collections
- Reference
- GB 1694 PC/011B
- Dates of Creation
- Mid 19th century-early 20th century
- Physical Description
- 1 item
- Digital Content
Scope and Content
Acquisition Information
One of the two is listed in 1964/5 inventory as located in the museum and passage ways of the Mackintosh Building (GSAA/GOV/7/5).
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
Dimensions: 1960 x 640 x 510 mm (as whole statue) (Plinth: 230 x 685 x 670 mm)
Custodial History
Photographed in GSA 1915.
Additional Information
Published