The life-size statue of “Augusta Di Prima Porta” has been the subject of interest by numerous art historians and scholars since its discovery in April 1863. Under the reign of Augustus art was transforming and realism was becoming more evident in Roman sculptures. The original statue was thought to be made of a bronze material and has minimal information available describing its characteristics because it had never been discovered before. Today stands the marble sculpture of Augustus of Prima Porta, originally found at Prima Porta outside Rome. The statue was located inside the villa of Livia, named after Augustus' wife, and is also believed to have been built after Augustus' death in his honor. Historians believe that Augustus' adopted son, named Tiberius, commissioned the construction of the statue after the bronze sculpture. It is now located in the New Wing of the Vatican Museums in Rome, Italy. The statue of Augustus was an iconic piece of Roman portrait sculpture during the first century of the Roman Empire. The statue stands 6 feet 8 inches tall and embodies characteristics that reflect the divine status of Augustus himself. His memorable achievements, such as military victories and the idea of ​​the Pax Romana, can be derived from this sculpture. Within his Roman Empire he represented his understanding and acceptance towards the diversity of people and religions. His classic Counterpost position, along with a divine build, was a position replicated in various pieces of Roman sculpture throughout the era. This statue of Augustus embodies the mindset of how Augustus wanted to portray himself. He wished to be seen as a man capable of ruling with power and conquering distant lands while maintaining peace central to his empire. Its... center of the paper... was a blue pigmentation along with slight detections of other colors on the statue's chest and spread throughout the clothing. Works Cited Reeder C. Jane. “The Statue of Augusto Da Prima Porta, the underground complex, and the Omen of Gallina Alba.” American Journal of Philology 118.1. 89-118.Romier J. James. "Marble sculpture and the ultraviolet ray." History of Art, vol. 24, No.7 185-186.Silberberg-Peirce, Susan. The many faces of the Pax Augusta: images of war and peace in Rome and Narbonensis Gaul, History of art. 9, n.3: 306-324.Silberberg-Peirce, Susan.” The many faces of the Pax Augusta: images of war and peace in Rome and Narbonensis Gaul, History of art. 9, n.3: 306-324.Sec. Science, January 10, 1984. http://www.nytimes.com/1984/01/10/science/scholar-detectives-learn-how-augustus-idealized-his-image.html (accessed December 4, 2013).