David Livingstone (1813–1873)
David Livingstone (1813–1873)
David Livingstone (1813–1873)
David Livingstone (1813–1873)
David Livingstone (1813–1873)
David Livingstone (1813–1873)
David Livingstone (1813–1873)
David Livingstone (1813–1873)

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A statue of a figure standing on pedestal, with reliefs.
Title

David Livingstone (1813–1873)

Date

1875–1879

Medium

bronze

Measurements

H 240 x W (?) x D (?) cm (E)

Accession number

G4_GB_S008

Acquisition method

purchased by public subscription

Work type

Statue

Owner

Glasgow City Council

Work status

extant

Listing status

B (Scotland)

Unveiling date

19 March 1879

Listing date

15/12/70

Access

at all times

Signature/marks description

on the statue: J MOSSMAN Sc. 1877 / COX & SONS. FOUNDERS.; on the pedestal: J. MOSSMAN H.R.S.A. Sc.

Inscription description

on the pedestal relief, rear of dado: DAVID LIVINGSTONE / BORN. AT. BLANTYRE / MARCH. 9. 1813 / DIED. AT. ILALA / LAKE. BANGWEOLO. AFRICA / MAY. 1. 1873.

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Located at

Cathedral Square, Glasgow

G4 0QZ

Set close to Castle Street.