Head of Apollo (1–200 CE): Art, History and Details

Head of Apollo (1–200 CE) is in the Cleveland Museum of Art collection.

The work and its context

The museum's open-access catalogue describes the work:

This marble head, about three-quarter life-sized with idealized features, likely represents Apollo, the god most renowned for his youthful beauty. The hair spreads from a central part, flowing to either side in long and deeply drilled locks that cover the ears. An incised line separates these locks from a rougher area above, probably reserved for a separately made diadem or wreath, likely of metal.

Object facts

• Title: Head of Apollo
• Date: 1–200 CE
• Culture: Roman, Imperial
• Type: Sculpture
• Technique: marble
• Dimensions: Overall: 21 x 19 cm (8 1/4 x 7 1/2 in.)
• Collection: GR - Roman
• Department: Greek and Roman Art
• Accession number: 2023.108

A detail from the museum

This head of Apollo has also been identified as female, perhaps a Muse or other goddess.

Collection credit

Gift of Barbara S. Robinson and Family

View the collection record

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