Decorative arts — 1740-1760
James Thomson
This marble bust of the Scottish poet James Thomson (1700-1748) is attributed to the sculptor and architect Sir Robert Taylor. Thomson arrived in London in 1725. His most famous major poem was 'The Seasons'. He is also believed to have written the words for the song 'Rule Britannia'. From 1736, he lived in a cottage in Richmond.
- Category:
- Decorative arts
- Object ID:
- A4586
- Object name:
- James Thomson
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- Artist/Maker:
- Taylor, Robert
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- Production date:
- 1740-1760
- Material:
stone
- Measurements/duration:
- Wt 81.5 kg, H 630 mm, W 590 mm, D 320 mm (bust), Wt 81.5 kg (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 60%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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