Bust Collection (#96)

Her Late Majesty Queen Victoria, 1901. A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1901

An Ancient Egyptian princess, c1370 BC (1936). Quartz bust. Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris. Plate taken from The Art of Ancient Egypt, published by the Phaidon Press (Vienna, 1936)

A daughter of King Ikhnaton, 1936. Brown sandstone bust. From the studio of the sculptor Thutmose at El Amarna. Found in the collection of the Agyptisches Museum, Berlin

Queen Nefertiti (1410 BC-1330 BC), c1370 BC (1936). Painted limestone bust. Found in the collection of the Agyptisches Museum, Berlin

Amenhotep III (1390 BC-1352 BC), Ancient Egyptian Pharoah, 1936. Granite head of a colossal statue. Found in the collection of the British Museum

Amenemhat III (1854 BC-1808 BC), Ancient Egyptian Pharoah, c1820 BC (1936). Green slate. Found in the collection of the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek

Hemiunu, Ancient Egyptian architect, 1936. Head of a limestone statue. Found in the collection of the Roemer and Pelizaeus Museum in Hildesheim

Menkaura (or possibly Khafra), Ancient Egyptian Pharoah, 1936. Found in the collection of the Universitat Leipzig. Plate taken from The Art of Ancient Egypt, published by the Phaidon Press (Vienna)

Khafre (2520BC-2494BC), Ancient Egyptian Pharoah, 1936. Alabaster head found in the collection of the Boston Museum of Fine Art

Interior of Shakespeares house, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England, 1924-1926. Illustration from Hutchinsons Britain Beautiful, edited by Walter Hutchinson, volume IV, (Hutchinson and Co)

The Grand Corridor, Windsor Castle, Berkshire, 1924-1926. Artist: HN King
The Grand Corridor, Windsor Castle, Berkshire, 1924-1926. A print from Hutchinsons Britain Beautiful, edited by Walter Hutchinson, volume I, 1924-1926

A bust of a warrior in profile, 1882. Original facsimile of a silver point drawing. From Florence, by Charles Yriarte, translated by CB Pitman and published by Sampson Low (London, 1882)

King James V of Scotland (1512-1542), c18th century. Artist: Gunst
King James V of Scotland (1512-1542), c18th century

King James I of England (1566-1625), 1793. From a bronze bust in the Banqueting House of Whitehall Palace

King George III and Queen Charlotte, 19th century. Artist: Cooper
King George III and Queen Charlotte, 19th century

Princess Charlotte Augusta, 1820. Artist: J Hopwood
Princess Charlotte Augusta, 1820. Drawn by H Corbould from Mr Percys esteemed wax model

Bronze bust of the Greek god Apollo, c460 BC (20th century)

Westminster Abbey. From South Transept, looking North-East. St. Benedicts Chapel, c1903. Artist: SB Bolas & Co
Westminster Abbey. From South Transept, looking North-East. St. Benedicts Chapel, c1903. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1903-4, edited by William Gamble. [A. W. Penrose & Co. London, 1903-4]

Sir Peter Temple, 17th century English judge.c Sir Peter Temple (c1599-1663) was one of the judges at the trial of King Charles I and was one of the signatories of his death warrant

Queen Victoria at Osborne House, late 19th century. The queen in mourning dress with a bust of her late husband, Prince Albert

The library, Keir House, Bridge of Allan, Stirlingshire, Scotland, 1924-1926. Artist: Valentine & Sons Ltd
The library, Keir House, Bridge of Allan, Stirlingshire, Scotland, 1924-1926. Keir House, seat of the Stirling family of Keir since the 15th century

The Library, Trinity College, Dublin, 19th century

The Crowning with Thorns, c1542, (1937). Artist: Titian
The Crowning with Thorns, c1542, (1937). A print from Titian Paintings and Drawings, introduction by Hans Tietze, Phaidon Press, Vienna, 1937. Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris, France

T Denman, her majestys Solicitor General, 1820. Artist: Robert Cooper
T Denman, her majestys Solicitor General, 1820

Bust of Shakespeare and signatures of celebrated actors, (1840). Drawing of a monumental bust of William Shakespeare (1564-1616) at his birthplace, Stratford-Upon-Avon

The Great Hall, Bridgewater House, 1908. Artist: HN King
The Great Hall, Bridgewater House, 1908. A photograph from The Private Palaces of London by E Beresford Chancellor, Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner and Co, London, 1908

John Miltons monument, St Giless Church, Cripplegate, London, c1850. Miltons (1608-1674) most famous work is his epic Paradise Lost, first published in 1667

HM the Empress Eugenie, c1879. Artist: Faustin
HM the Empress Eugenie, c1879. Caricature portrait of Empress Eugenie de Montijo (1826-1920), wife of Napoleon III of France

Thomas Randolph, 17th century English poet and dramatist, (19th century)

The South East Corridor, Windsor Castle, 1900. The largest inhabited castle in the world, dating back to the time of William the Conqueror

Emperor Caesar Augustus, (1902). Portrait after a statue. Caesar Augustus (63 BC-14 AD) was one of the most important Roman emperors

Sir Robert Strange, Scottish artist, (1870). Artist:s Freeman
Sir Robert Strange, Scottish artist, (1870). Strange (1721-1792) was a line engraver. An engraving from Robert Chambers A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen, Blackie and Son, (Glasgow)

Caesar Augustus, Roman emperor, (19th century). Artist: E Harding
Caesar Augustus, Roman emperor, (19th century). Augustus (63 BC-14 AD) was one of the most important Roman emperors

George Brown, Scottish-born Canadian journalist and politician, 19th century. The founder and editor of the Toronto Globe

A Bacchanalian Revel before a Herm, 1632. Artist: Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665)
A Bacchanalian Revel before a Herm, 1632. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Still Life with Attributes of the Arts, 18th century. Artist: Jean-Simeon Chardin
Still Life with Attributes of the Arts, 18th century. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Bust of Antinous, mid 2nd century AD. Art of Ancient Rome, Classical sculpture. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Portrait of the Lady-in-waiting Coutess Alexandra Branitskaya, 1778-1781. Artist: Richard Brompton
Portrait of the Lady-in-waiting Countess Alexandra Branitskaya, 1778-1781. Brompton, Richard (1734-1783). Found in the collection of the State V. Tropinin-Museum, Moscow

Portrait Bust of Emperor Peter the Great, 1723-1730. Artist: Bartolomeo Francesco Rastrelli
Portrait Bust of Emperor Peter the Great, 1723-1730. Rastrelli, Bartolomeo Carlo (1675-1744). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Female portrait head (The Syrian woman), 160-170. Art of Ancient Rome, Classical sculpture. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Portrait of a Roman (Sextus Pompey), second half of 1st century BC. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Cupids, allegory of painting, 1760s. Artist: Francois Boucher
Cupids, allegory of painting, 1760s. Boucher, Francois (1703-1770). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Exhibition hall, House of the Association of Literature and Arts, Russia, 1910s. Found in the collection of the Russian State Film and Photo Archive, Krasnogorsk

Literature room, House of the Association of Literature and Arts, Russia, 1900s. Found in the collection of the Russian State Film and Photo Archive, Krasnogorsk

Chimney piece of the Library at Windsor Castle, 1896. Interior of Library at the royal residence of Windsor Castle, showing a bust of Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603) over the fireplace

Sir William MacCormac Bart, Irish surgeon, (1903). Artist: Alfred Drury
Sir William MacCormac Bart, Irish surgeon, (1903). MacCormac (1836-1901) worked with the Anglo-American ambulance during the Franco-Prussian War and was an authority on gunshot wounds

Bust of Athena, 1888. Artist: Piazza-Crarara
Bust of Athena, 1888. Private Collection

Pyrrhus of Epirus. Artist: A Lorenzini
Pyrrhus of Epirus. Pyrrhus (318-272 BC), was King of the Molossians (c297 BC), Epirus (306-301, 297-272 BC) and Macedon (288-284, 273-272 BC)

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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.