xliv SEVENTH REPORT—1837. 
cerning Mzecenas during the last half century, when, in the spring of 
1830, a Bust was found in an excavation made by Professor Manni, at 
Carsoli, the ancient Carsuli, about seventy miles from Rome, on the 
Flaminian Way. This place is situated in what is esteemed the most 
beautiful and romantic district of the Roman territory, being near the 
cascades of the Nera, at Terni, and midway between the towns of 
Terni, Todi, and Spoleto. 
“ The Bust was of colossal size, the same as that presented to the 
Association, of pure Parian marble, and perfect in every feature. On 
being cleared of its incrustation, the modelling of the work was seen to 
be of that masculine firmness which characterizes the style of the 
epoch of Augustus, excelling in what is called a broad manner—the 
execution that of a master—with the greatest severity and grandeur ; 
the emaciation by age of the individual represented being faithfully 
preserved. The striking resemblance of the Bust to the gems and 
picture of Mzcenas was at once recognized by the most eminent anti- 
quaries and learned men at Rome. 
“‘ It may be interesting to state, in further confirmation of the high 
value which has been set upon the Bust, in Italy, as also because the 
circumstance enhances the gift of Professor Manni, that it has been 
twice copied by Thorwaldsen. One copy was presented to the Grand 
Duke of Tuscany, and by him placed in the Hall of the Academy of 
Petrarch, at Arezzo, as being the presumed birth-place of Mzecenas ; 
the other to the King of Naples, who caused it to be deposited in the 
Borbonico Museum at Naples.” 
The following is an extract from the letter of Chevalier 
Manni, forwarded with the Bust to Dr. Bryce :— 
« The town of Liverpool shall possess a third copy in marble. You 
will exhibit it at the Meeting of the British Association, and express 
my very great regret, that I shall not be able to be present, as I was 
last year at Bristol. You will say, that the friendly civilities, received 
on that and on other occasions in your country, moved me to offer 
some tribute of my gratitude and of my respect; and to manifest these 
feelings, I am delighted to place in your hands this Bust of Mzcenas.” 
In conformity with the wish of Dr. Manni and a rule of 
the Association, which provides that gifts of this nature to 
Meetings of the Association shall be transferred to some sci- 
entific institution or public body at the place where the Meet- 
ing is held, the Bust of Mecenas will be placed in the Town- 
hall, in Liverpool. 
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