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A full-length bronze sculpture of a soldier in military uniform with a rifle held in his right hand, it bears two inscription plaques. It forms part of the Foyle Menuhin Archive. The work is contained in a large dark blue box with brass hinges. An enclosed leaflet, in Spanish, provides details describing the figure as 'Cabo de Inf. Linea', limited to a run of 50 copies, this one being 3/50. Sculpted on 20 Marso 1984.
Title
Inmemorial
Date
1984
Medium
bronze, marble & silver
Measurements
H 320 x W 97 x D 94 cm
Accession number
2009.639
Acquisition method
purchased by the Foyle Foundation, Sir John Ritblat Hon FRAM and an anonymous donor, 2004
Work type
Bust
Inscription description
on first plaque: El Ministro de Defensa de España, surmounted by an official coat-of-arms; on second plaque: RGTO INMEMORIAL, No 1 1884 / CABO DE LINEA / L. SANCHEZ