Ophelia Bust Poet Augustus is considered the first

Augustus is considered the first emperor of the Roman Empire

These relief carvings bring the tragedy and heroism of Greek mythology to life in stone

a French Neoclassical sculptor who was awarded the Prix de Rome in 1761

with snakes at rest

his life size Napoleon riding Marengo stands in the center of Paris

Ophelia Bust Poet Augustus is considered the firstOphelia marble bust, A lovely female sculpture, capturing her looking dexter, full of life, in a small scale that sits nicely when slightly elevated in her position. Ophelia, is a character in William Shakespeare's drama Hamlet (15991601). She is a young noblewoman of Denmark, the daughter of Polonius sister of Laertes and potential wife of Prince Hamlet. Along with Queen Gertrude, Ophelia is one of only two female characters in the original