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Agrippina, the grand daughter of Augustus, and married to Germanicus. d. 33 AD: M.2-1816

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Agrippina, the grand daughter of Augustus, and married to Germanicus. d. 33 AD

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown (Uncertain)

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Description

Bust. White marble. The head is turned to the front, facing and looking a quarter right, with the head held somewhat forward. The hair is in two coils, braided with ribbons, coiled twice around the head and tied at the back in a knot. The ears are uncovered and the shoulders and bust are draped over by an undergarment. On a plinth of grey marble.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

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Founder's Bequest

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1816) by Fitzwilliam, Richard, 7th Viscount

Dating

Uncertain
Production date: before AD 1816

People, subjects and objects depicted

Project

  • Sculpture UK

Components of the work

Plinth composed of grey marble Height 6 1/2 in
Bust composed of white marble Height 21 1/2 in

Techniques used in production

Carving : White marble, carved

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: AGRIPPINA
  • Location: On plinth
  • Type: Inscription

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.2-1816
Primary reference Number: 30850
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_2_1816

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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