The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of January 8, 2026

Head of Apollo

1–200 CE

Roman, Imperial

marble
Overall: 21 x 19 cm (8 1/4 x 7 1/2 in.)
Gift of Barbara S. Robinson and Family 2023.108
Location: Not on view

Did You Know?

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

Description

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.
  • -2003
    Fortuna Fine Arts, Ltd., New York, NY, sold to Barbara Robinson
    2003-2023
    Barbara Robinson, Cleveland, OH, gifted to the Cleveland Museum of Art
    2023
    The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH
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Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/2023.108