Bust Collection

Bust of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (121-180 AD)
Marcus Aurelius (121-180 AD). Roman emperor. Roman bust. Marble. From Kandilli, Lamunia (Bozhoyuk). Archaeological Museum. Istanbul. Turkey

The Long Room in the library of Trinity College, Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Egyptian art. Nefertiti bust. Limestone and stucco. Neues Mu
Egyptian art. Nefertiti. 14th century B.C. Egyptian Princess, wife of Amenhotep IV Akhenaton. Bust. Limestone and stucco. It is believed to have been crafted in 1345 BC by the sculptor Thutmose

Hannibal / Naples Bust
HANNIBAL Carthaginian general, famous for his crossing of the Alps

Themistocles Bust
THEMISTOCLES Athenian military commander and statesman

Cicero Bust
MARCUS TULLIUS the Roman writer, statesman and orator

Marcus Antonius
MARCUS ANTONIUS (Mark Antony) (82 - 30 BC) Roman statesman and triumvir, portrait bust

Bust of Ho Chi Minh and Vietnamese socialist flag, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Gbr-Music-Bowie
British singer David Bowie poses during a press conference to present his new album " Lets dance" at the Claridge hotel in London on March 17, 1983

Nefertiti
Bust of Nefertiti (C.1370 BC C.1330 BC), chief consort of the Egyptian Pharaoh Akhenaten. The original from Tell el Amarna, attributed to the sculptor Thutmose, is in Berlins Neues Museum

Front Room, Islington High Street, oil on canvas, in a plain gold painted frame, by Frank Stanton, signed and dated 1968. Date: 1968

Johnny Weissmuller in Paris
Undated portrait taken in Paris of US swimmer Johnny Weissmuller. Johnny Weissmuller was one of the worlds best swimmers in the 1920s, winning five Olympic gold medals and one bronze medal

Bust of goddess Tanit. Carthaginian art. Sculpture. SPAIN. BALEARES. IBIZA. Ibiza. Museum of Archaeology of Ibiza and Formentera

English Rose Corsetry advertisement
Advert for the new corselette from English Rose corsetry, exquisitely styled and entirely without bones. It is described as a corselette with wired

Canova - Bust of Napoleon N080945
APSLEY HOUSE, London. Neo-Classical bust of Napoleon Bonaparte by Antonio CANOVA (1757-1822) from Wellington Museum

Bust of Emperor Hadrian K000206
HADRIANs WALL: CHESTERS ROMAN FORT, Northumberland. Bust of Emperor Hadrian. 18th century porphyry copy after Roman original

Aristotle with a Bust of Homer, 1653. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Aristotle with a Bust of Homer, 1653

Churchill Making the V-for-Victory Sign
Undated picture of Sir Winston Churchill making the victory sign. / AFP PHOTO / -

Alexander III the Great (356-323 B. C. ). King of Macedonia (3
Alexander III the Great (356-323 B.C.). King of Macedonia (336 to 323 B.C.). Son of Philip II and Princess epirota Olympia. Roman bust. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark

Greek Art. Greece. 4th century BCE. Bronze statue of a youun
Greek Art. Greece. 4th century BCE. Bronze statue of a young identified as Perseus with Medusas head hanging. However, probably represents Paris and would subject the apple of discord

Bust of Zeus Ammon N100779
KENWOOD HOUSE, THE IVEAGH BEQUEST, London. Marble bust of Zeus Ammon. A Roman copy of a Greek bust of c.44

Marble statue of Hermes by Praxiteles I
Close-up of the marble statue of Hermes bearing the infant Dionysus by Praxiteles I of Athens, the son of Cephisodotus the Elder and one of the foremost Attic Sculptors. Date: circa 1910s

Bust of Cicero
Bust of Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 BC-46 BC) - a Roman philosopher, politician, lawyer, orator, political theorist, consul, and constitutionalist. Bust in the Capitoline Museum, Rome, Italy

Socrates (c 469399 BC). Classical Greek Athenian philosophe
Socrates (c.469-399 BC). Classical Greek Athenian philosopher. Bust. Found at Piazza Venezia. 1st. century. Pentelic marble. Palazzo Massimo. National Roman Museum. Rome. Italy

Claudius Galen (Bust)
CLAUDIUS GALEN Greek physician working in Rome, at court of Marcus Aurelius and Commodus : he tended the gladiators, and voiced theory of humours. Date: 129 - 199

Museum of the Terracotta Warriors, Mausoleum of the first Qin Emperor, Xian, Shaanxi Province, China, Asia

Museum of the Terracotta Warriors, Mausoleum of the first Qin Emperor, Xian, Shaanxi Province, China, Asia

Historic, Sculpture
Antinous (110-130). Member of the Roman Emperor Hadrians entourage, to whom he was beloved. Bust. Marble. Dated 130-138. Found in Patras. National Archaeological Museum. Athens, Greece

Joseph Stalins tomb - Kremlin, Moscow, Russia
Joseph Stalins tomb - Kremlin Wall, Moscow, Russia Date: 2010

Plato, Ancient Greek philosopher
Plato (427-347 BC), Ancient Greek philosopher. Platos spirit of rational inquiry led to todays scientific method. His writings shaped and continue to have a profound influence on Western thought

Queen Victoria and children in mourning at Windsor
Queen Victoria with her daughters, Vicky (Crown Princess of Prussia, standing behind), Alice (kneeling) and her son Prince Alfred, mourning Prince Albert

Miltiades Bust
MILTIADES Athenian military commander, led the Athenian forces at the battle of Marathon, 490, where he defeated the much larger Persian forces of Darius

Christian Dior sketching a fashion design, 1948
In 1947 Christian Dior (1905-1957) created a sensational collection labelled the New Look. His designs centred around gowns with an 18 inch waist, which focused attention on the bust and hips

John Milton Vertue
JOHN MILTON English poet and puritan at the age of 21, with the motto: " Poets are born, not made"

Plato / Uffizi Bust
PLATO aka Aristocles Greek philosopher, disciple of Socrates, teacher of Aristotle

Charlotte Bronte, engraved by James Charles Armytage, c. 1850 (engraving)
XJF440655 Charlotte Bronte, engraved by James Charles Armytage, c.1850 (engraving) by Richmond, George (1809-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Herodotus / Freeman / Bust
HERODOTUS Greek historian

The Long Room in the library of Trinity College, Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Dutch philosopher. Bronze bust by Moissaye Marans, early 20th century
BARUCH SPINOZA (1632-1677). Dutch philosopher. Bronze bust by Moissaye Marans, early 20th century

Herodotus, Greek historian, artwork
Herodotus. Historical artwork of Herodotus of Halicarnassus (484-425 BC), a Greek historian from Iona who documented the Greco-Persian wars, which occurred in 490 and 480-479 BC

The Nile -- Notes for Passengers on Cooks Steamers
A bust of Queen Nefertiti in profile, with a sketch of the River Nile in the background, on a Thomas Cook publication, Notes for Passengers on Cooks Steamers

Jb Lully / Bust
JEAN BAPTISTE LULLY French composer and court musician: portrait bust

PINDAR ( GREEK BUST )
PINDAR - Greek lyric poet (author of Odes of Victory and many others) Date: circa 522 - 438 BC

Grave of Hahnemann
SAMUEL HAHNEMANN Founder of homeopathy Close up of the bust which sits upon his grave in the Cimetiere du Pere-Lachaise, Paris

Thucydides / Bust
THUCYDIDES Greek historian, wrote his history while exiled for perceived military failure

Cicero (From a Bust)
MARCUS TULLIUS CICERO Roman statesman and author

Pericles / Bust Bori
PERICLES Athenian statesman

Thomas Telford / Holl / Lane
THOMAS TELFORD, engineer, bust portrait

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"Busts: A Glimpse into History and Art" Step into the world of ancient Rome with the majestic bust of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, a remarkable relic from 121-180 AD. Marvel at his stoic expression and imagine the power he once held. In Trinity College's Long Room, Dublin, immerse yourself in knowledge surrounded by countless books as you gaze upon various busts. Among them stands Nefertiti, an Egyptian queen immortalized in limestone and stucco. Her beauty transcends time. Discover Themistocles, a revered figure from ancient Greece whose wisdom shaped history. His bust serves as a reminder of his strategic brilliance that influenced empires. Hannibal's Naples Bust takes us back to one of history's greatest military minds. Imagine his fierce determination as he led armies across treacherous terrains. Travel to Vietnam where Ho Chi Minh's bust proudly stands alongside the Vietnamese socialist flag. This symbolizes their fight for independence in Indochina, leaving an indelible mark on Southeast Asia. Switching gears to music legends, David Bowie's iconic Gbr-Music-Bowie captures his enigmatic persona forever etched in our memories. Celebrate his artistic genius through this captivating sculpture. Delve into artistry beyond historical figures with David Wright's nude pin-up masterpiece. Appreciate its sensuality while recognizing its contribution to art history. Marcus Antonius' regal presence reminds us of Rome’s tumultuous past intertwined with love and betrayal during Cleopatra’s reign—a tale that continues to captivate generations. Claudius Galen’s scientific contributions come alive through his meticulously crafted bust—honoring a medical pioneer whose teachings still influence modern medicine today. Lastly, Alexander III the Great—the King of Macedonia—stands tall even after centuries have passed since his reign ended in 323 B. C. , reminding us of his unparalleled conquests that reshaped the world.