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Augustus of Prima Porta

James Andersonabout 1845 - 1855

The J. Paul Getty Museum

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

Photograph of a marble statue known as Augustus of Prima Porta, on display at the Vatican Museum. A man in Roman military garb stretches out one hand, while the other holds a spear. A cherub is perched next to Augustus' right leg.

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  • Title: Augustus of Prima Porta
  • Creator: James Anderson
  • Date Created: about 1845 - 1855
  • Location Created: Rome, Italy
  • Physical Dimensions: 36.7 × 26.7 cm (14 7/16 × 10 1/2 in.)
  • Type: Print
  • External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
  • Medium: Albumen silver print
  • Terms of Use: Open Content
  • Number: 84.XM.635.4
  • Culture: British
  • Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles
  • Creator Display Name: James Anderson (British, 1813 - 1877)
  • Classification: Photographs (Visual Works)
The J. Paul Getty Museum

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