Plaster Cast of Roman Copy of Greek Statue, Artemis of Gabii, Diana de Gabies
1900.11.0001
Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Plaster Cast of Roman Copy of Greek Statue, Artemis of Gabii, Diana de Gabies (1900.11.0001) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Roman copy after Greek original attributed to Praxiteles. |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | Classical Period, Roman Imperial, 340 BCE or 2nd century CE |
| Culture | N/A |
| Location | On Exhibitin the Ancient Mediterranean exhibit |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Height) | 173.7 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 52.5 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 44..5 cm |
| Weight | waived g |
| Measuring Remarks | D2 and D3 are the dimensions of the base. This statue is too large to weigh with the current equipment. Weight is approximated over 75 lbs. |
| Materials | Plaster |
| Manufacturing Processes | Cast |
| Munsell Color Information | Dark Gray to Black (N 2.5) -ns |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | N/A |
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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| Bibliography | Photo: Daily Illini, July 25, 2005, as part of an advertisement for Spurlock Museum. Photo: Explore the World Spurlock Museum, 2007. Scroggs, George. Catalogue of the Art Gallery, Illinois Industrial University, 1876 Champaign: , 1876. Location: Library of the University of Illinois or on UI Histories Project at http://uihistories.library.illinois.edu/cgi-bin/rview?REPOSID=8&ID=8142. University Archives, Box 12/3/4. An Inventory of the Art Department’s Holdings Titled Art Gallery Inventory |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | John Milton Gregory Collection |
| Reproduction | yes |
| Reproduction Information | Plaster cast of Roman Marble copy of Greek Bronze original; now in the Louvre, Paris. |