Arch of Titus, Rome, Cast of cyma reversa moulding from upper architrave

Cast of cyma reversa moulding from upper architrave, Late 18th century/early 19th century

From: Arch of Titus, Rome

RA Collection: Art

On free display in The Dorfman Architecture Court

The cast reproduces the upper moulding of the architrave (directly below the figural frieze) of the Arch of Titus. It is a cyma reversa moulding decorated by lobed acanthus leaves which alternate with recessive oval leaves. This decoration was popular in the Flavian period in Rome.

It was acquired by the Royal Academy from Thomas Lawrence whose collection was sold on 10 May 1830. The Arch was of particular interest in the early 19th century because the neo-classical architects Raffaele Stern and Giuseppe Valadier undertook major restoration between 1817-18 and 1823-24.

Object details

Title

Cast of cyma reversa moulding from upper architrave

From

Arch of Titus, Rome

Date

Late 18th century/early 19th century

Object type

Cast Sculpture

Medium

Plaster cast

Dimensions

198 mm x 430 mm x 131 mm, Weight: 6 kg

Collection

Royal Academy of Arts

Object number

03/3868

Acquisition

Purchased from Sir Thomas Lawrence PRA in 1830

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