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Bust of Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Sculptor: Schaller, F.
Plaster, cast. The sitter's head is turned, front looking up and to the left. His head is bare, with thick wavy hair. His throat is bare. He wears classical drape over his shoulder, fastened on the right shoulder with a circular brooch. On circular pedestal. Inscribed on the black in ink 'Cast from the original bust of Beethoven in possession of the Philharmonic Society of London. G.F. Anderson Hon. Treasurer/illegible/Fredk Bowen-Jewson/Joseph Williams.'
Given by the Directors of the Philharmonic Society
Depth: 28.0 cm
Height: 69.0 cm
Width: 40.0 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1871) by Directors of the Philharmonic Society
19th Century, third quarter#
Circa
1870
CE
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1871
CE
Casting (process) : Plaster, cast
Accession number: M.1-1871
Primary reference Number: 29207
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_1_1871
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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