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From March 14 to July 19 2026
The Torlonia Collection: Masterpieces of Roman Sculpture
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The Torlonia Collection: Masterpieces of Roman Sculpture
See marble come to life! Gaze at the Roman emperors Marcus Aurelius, Hadrian and Commodus, and come face-to-face with Hercules, Bacchus and Cupid as you stroll among some of the most famous statues from antiquity.
See marble come to life!
These extraordinarily life-like works originate from the most important private collection of Roman sculptures, assembled in the 19th century by the prince and banker Alessandro Torlonia (1800-1884). Recently shown to great acclaim at the Louvre, in Paris, they will soon be presented to North American audiences for the very first time. Featuring remarkably beautiful bas-reliefs, mythical figures and captivating portraits – such as the celebrated Portrait of a Young Woman – this ensemble of exquisitely carved Roman characters awaits you at the Museum. Following presentations at the Art Institute of Chicago and the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, the exhibition will make its only Canadian stop at the MMFA. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see these masterworks before they return to Italy!
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Une exposition organisée par l’Art Institute of Chicago et la Fondazione Torlonia, en collaboration avec le Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal, le Kimbell Art Museum et The Museum Box.
