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Bust of William Wilkins MA, RA (1778-1839): AAL.1-1974

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Titles

Bust of William Wilkins MA, RA (1778-1839)

Maker(s)

Sculptor: Baily, Edward Hodges

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Description

White marble

Legal notes

Lent by the Master and Fellows of Trinity College

Measurements and weight

Depth: 30 cm
Height: 59.5 cm
Width: 39.l5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Loan (1974) by Trinity College

Dating

Production date: AD 1830 : dated

School or Style

Neoclassical

Project

  • Sculpture UK

Materials used in production

White marble

Techniques used in production

Carving : White marble, carved in the round

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: E.H. BAILY RA/Sculp. London/1830
  • Location: On the back
  • Method of creation: Carved in intaglio
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: AAL.1-1974
Primary reference Number: 131125
External ID: CAM_CCF_AAL_1_1974

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 18 December 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: External
Associated department: Applied Arts

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