Bust Collection (page 3)

Phrenology bust. Phrenology was a popular pseudoscience of the nineteenth century. The basis for the theory lay in a misplaced belief that a persons character

Socrates, Ancient Greek philosopher
Socrates (c.470-399 BC), Ancient Greek philosopher, credited with introducing a new and critical attitude in philosophy and science

Measuring hip girth
MODEL RELEASED. Measuring hip girth using a tape measure

Socrates (c. 470-399 BC), Ancient Greek philosopher, credited with introducing a new and critical attitude in philosophy and science

Pierre Balmain with one of his designs, 1948
Photograph showing Pierre Balmain presenting a pink and white petticoat, with gueppieres that helped to achieve a 48 centimetre waist, 1948

Bust of Carlos Gardel famous for tango, Cafe Tortoni, a famous tango cafe restaurant, Buenos Aires, Argentina, South America

Democritus / Day / Rome
DEMOCRITUS Greek philosopher

Plato, Bust
PLATO also known as Aristocles Greek philosopher

Temple of Janus
The Temple of Janus at Rome, with a bust of the deity looking in three different directions - past, present and future

Cornelius Tacitus / Bust
CORNELIUS TACITUS Roman orator, politician and historian

Alexander Pope (terracotta)
BI450353 Alexander Pope (terracotta) by Roubillac (Roubiliac), Louis-Francois (1702-62); The Henry Barber Trust, The Barber Institute of Fine Arts

Listening to the Voice of the late Cardinal Manning through the Phonograph (engraving)
1604566 Listening to the Voice of the late Cardinal Manning through the Phonograph (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Silhouette of Franz Peter Schubert (litho)
REV382362 Silhouette of Franz Peter Schubert (litho) by Austrian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828); ); Austrian, out of copyright

Portrait of Admiral Horatio Nelson with his handwriting (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT287600 Portrait of Admiral Horatio Nelson with his handwriting (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Nubian Girl (hand-painted terracotta)
Ma200886 Nubian Girl (hand-painted terracotta) by Goldscheider, Friedrich (1845-97); Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; German, out of copyright

Portrait bust of the emperor Gaius, known as Caligula, 37-41 AD (marble)
3614027 Portrait bust of the emperor Gaius, known as Caligula, 37-41 AD (marble) by Roman; 50.8 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Charles Dickens, after a bust by Henry Dexter, c. 1942 (engraving)
2563289 Charles Dickens, after a bust by Henry Dexter, c.1942 (engraving) by Halbert, Augustus (19th century); 17x9 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Sir Henry Capel (1638-1696). Creator: Peter Lely
Sir Henry Capel (1638-1696)

Bust of pseudo-Seneca, 1st century
Although this bust is supposed to be of Seneca, it is actually a copy of a 2nd Century BC original. From the Louvres collection, 1st century

Socrates (470-399 BC). Bust
Socrates (470-399 BC). Athenian philosopher. Bust. Marble. Roman copy of 2nd century after a greek original of 4th century. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

Trollopes - Sambourne
Anthony Trollope (1815 - 1882) English novelist: a satire on his Barsetshire series of novels

Beethoven / Home in Vienna
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN His home in Vienna - the room in which he composed his ninth symphony Date: 1770 - 1827

Sophocles - Greek playwright
Sophocles (495-406 BC) - Greek playwright. Sophocles wrote 120 plays during the course of his life, but only seven have survived in a complete form

St. Cuthbert Mayn (mezzotint)
XJF476248 St. Cuthbert Mayn (mezzotint) by Fournier, Daniel (d. c.1766); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Cuthbert Mayne (1544-77)

Issac Newton and the apple, artwork
Issac Newton and the apple, computer artwork

Athena / Minerva Bust
A colossal head of Minerva, an example of very early Greek sculpture. The goddess is shown in a heavily restored form with later additions of a helmet crest and owl motifs

Maria Edgeworth / Library
MARIA EDGEWORTH The novelist writing in her library at her home in Edgeworthstown, near Dublin

Homer / Bust / Baiae
HOMER Blind Greek poet

Homage to Chardin, 1871
NOR86702 Homage to Chardin, 1871 by Rousseau, Philippe (1816-87); 112.5x153. cm; Noortman, Mstricht, Netherlands; French, out of copyright

Portrait Of Cesare Borgia, 1475 Or 1476 - 1507, From The Life Of Cesare Borgia By Rafael Sabatini, Published By Bretanos Circa 1912

Portrait of Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564) (colour litho)
BAL63039 Portrait of Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564) (colour litho) by Dolfino, (19th century); Biblioteca Nazionale, Turin, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

John Brown, from The Scots Worthies According to Howies Second Edition
KW378972 John Brown, from The Scots Worthies According to Howies Second Edition, 1781, by John Howie (1735-93) published 1879 (litho) by English School

Theodore Roosevelt, bust portrait, facing front. Date c1915

Bust of Benvenuto Cellini, Ponte Vecchio, Florence, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Demosthenes / Dean / Bust
DEMOSTHENES Bust of the Greek orator and statesman

Shakespeare / Home Room
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Room in his home at Stratford-upon-Avon, with a portrait and a bust

Heraclitus / Silvestro
HERACLITUS Greek philosopher: portrait bust

Hesiod / Thevet / 1584
HESIOD Greek poet: portrait bust

Rene Descartes / Birthpl
RENE DESCARTES French mathematician and philosopher: the room where he was born

Lysias (Bust 2)
LYSIAS Athenian orator

Shakespeare [Bust]
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

Xenophon / Eng Bust
XENOPHON Greek soldier and historian

Portrait bust of Casanova, adventurer and author
Portrait bust of Giacomo Casanova (1725-1798), Italian adventurer and author

Portrait of Mery Laurent (1849-1900) 1888-1889 (b / w photo)
CHT224203 Portrait of Mery Laurent (1849-1900) 1888-1889 (b/w photo) by Disderi, Andre Adolphe Eugene (1819-89/90); Bibliotheque Litteraire Jacques Doucet, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Charles Robert Darwin (1809-1882)
Bust of the naturalist Charles Darwin (1809-1881)

British Virgin Islands, Anegada, The Settlement, The Theodolph Faulkner House Museum, home of islander who championed direct rule of the BVI, bust of Theodolph Faulkner

Bulgaria, Danube River and Northern Plains, Ruse, Ploshtad Svoboda Square, building detail

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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.