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Self-Portrait as Augustus [obverse]

Vittore Gambello

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of an ancient coin. The coin features a raised profile of a man's head with elaborate, curly hair, facing to the right. The surface of the coin is weathered and shows signs of age, with areas of tarnish and patina. The edge of the coin is smooth, and there are some visible cracks and imperfections. The lighting highlights the embossed features of the profile, casting subtle shadows that enhance the details of the hair and the facial features. The background is a neutral black.

Artwork Details

Date
probably c. 1510/1530
Medium
bronze//Struck
Dimensions
2980 × 3027 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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