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Portrait of Aristotle
Unknown1st–2nd century A.D.
The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States
Portrait of Aristotle that is likely an adaptation of an Early Hellenistic type. His hair is thick on the sides and around the back; a thin fringe on top of his head masks his baldness. His heavy brow extends over his small eyes. He has a thick beard and moustache. The head was broken off at the neck; the back has been sheared off and there is some damage to the right temple and the nose.
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Details
- Title: Portrait of Aristotle
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: 1st–2nd century A.D.
- Location Created: Roman Empire
- Physical Dimensions: 27 cm (10 5/8 in.)
- Type: Male portrait
- External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
- Medium: Hauran basalt
- Terms of Use: Open Content
- Number: 75.AA.105
- Culture: Roman
- Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California, Gift of Seymour Weintraub
- Creator Display Name: Unknown
- Classification: Sculpture (Visual Works)
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