Arch of Septimius Severus, Rome, Cast of impost of interior passage between main and side arches, late 18th century/early 19th century.
Plaster cast. 430 mm x 470 mm x 450 mm, Weight: 28 kg. © Photo: Royal Academy of Arts, London.
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Arch of Septimius Severus, Rome, Cast of impost of interior passage between main and side arches, late 18th century/early 19th century.
Plaster cast. 430 mm x 470 mm x 450 mm, Weight: 28 kg. © Photo: Royal Academy of Arts, London.
This image is not available to download. To licence this image for commercial purposes, contact our Picture Library at picturelibrary@royalacademy.org.uk
Cast of impost of interior passage between main and side arches, late 18th century/early 19th century
From: Arch of Septimius Severus, Rome
RA Collection: Art
On free display in The Dorfman Architecture Court
The cast reproduces the impost or projecting moulding from which the arch spring. It is from the interior passageway in the Arch of Septimius Severus. The Arch, dedicated in AD 203 in the Roman Forum, is at the foot of the Capitoline Hill. This triumphal arch has always been highly visible and was a source of inspiration for artists. This particular detail in this impost is unusual in that the repeating decoration of the cavetto or concae moulding, has a figural element, a bearded head.
This cast and about eight others casts from the Arch of Septimius Severus were acquired by the Royal Academy from Thomas Lawrence whose collection was sold on 10 May 1830.
Object details
430 mm x 470 mm x 450 mm, Weight: 28 kg
Associated works of art
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![Arch of Septimius Severus, Rome, Cast of impost of central arch]()
From: Arch of Septimius Severus, Rome
Cast of impost of central arch
Plaster cast, late 18th- early 19th century
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![Baths of Caracalla, Rome, Cast of composite capital]()
From: Baths of Caracalla, Rome
Cast of composite capital, late 18th century/early 19th century
Plaster cast
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![Arch of Septimius Severus, Rome, Cast of coffer from central passageway]()
From: Arch of Septimius Severus, Rome
Cast of coffer from central passageway
Plaster cast, late 18th or early 19th century
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![Arch of Septimius Severus, Rome, Cast of section of archivolt of central passageway of the Arch of Septimius Severus, Rome]()
From: Arch of Septimius Severus, Rome
Cast of section of archivolt of central passageway of the Arch of Septimius Severus, Rome, late 18th century
Plaster cast
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