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White marble head of a young man with curled hair and calm expression, photographed against a dark background.

Portrait Head of Antinous

A marble head of a young man with short, tightly curled hair swept across the brow, set against a dark background. The eyes are deeply carved, the mouth is closed and calm, and the nose and surface show visible wear and chipping.

Artist
Ancient Roman
Date
about 130-138
Medium
Marble
Source
Art Institute of Chicago
Size
1686 × 1904 px
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Public domain · Art Institute of Chicago releases this image under CC0 (latest date 143).
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: CC0 (Art Institute of Chicago, is_public_domain=true)

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Art Institute of Chicago, Gift of Mrs. Charles L. Hutchinson

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