James Watt (1736–1819)
James Watt (1736–1819)
James Watt (1736–1819)
James Watt (1736–1819)
James Watt (1736–1819)
James Watt (1736–1819)
James Watt (1736–1819)
James Watt (1736–1819)

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This statue was made for the university's predecessor, the Watt Institution and School of Arts, by Peter Slater, who taught ornamental modelling there. It was moved to its current position in 1990. The plinth under the statue contains a time capsule.

Heriot-Watt University

Edinburgh

Title

James Watt (1736–1819)

Date

c.1854

Medium

sandstone

Measurements

H 170 x W 100 x D 183 cm (E);
Plinth: H 128 x W 172 x D 254 cm

Accession number

WA.184

Work type

Statue

Signature/marks description

right side of base: PETER SLATER / SCULPTOR

Inscription description

front of plinth: JAMES WATT

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