Houghton’s Emperors: Portraits and power

(Thursday) (Sunday)

A Cambridge viewing for two impressive marble busts of Roman Emperors Commodus and Septimius Severus. For a short time this winter enjoy them in the Museum, with an encircling display evoking both their ancient and their 18th century contexts, and the enduring power of portraits.

These sculptures were recently allocated to the Fitzwilliam Museum through the Houghton Settlement by Arts Council England in lieu of inheritance tax; normally they remain in situ at Houghton Hall.

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CB2 1RB Cambridge
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Houghton’s Emperors: Portraits and power The Fitzwilliam Museum Main address: The Fitzwilliam Museum Trumpington Street CB2 1RB Cambridge, United kingdom The Fitzwilliam Museum Trumpington Street CB2 1RB Cambridge, United kingdom A Cambridge viewing for two impressive marble busts of Roman Emperors Commodus and Septimius Severus. For a short time this winter enjoy them in the Museum, with an encircling display evoking both their ancient and their 18th century contexts, and the enduring power of portraits.

These sculptures were recently allocated to the Fitzwilliam Museum through the Houghton Settlement by Arts Council England in lieu of inheritance tax; normally they remain in situ at Houghton Hall.
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