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A circular bronzed iron plaque of Thomas Carlyle, after a medallion by Thomas Woolner produced in 1855. There are two integral lugs for fixing on the reverse of the sculpture.
Title
Thomas Carlyle (1795–1881)
Date
1899–1900
Medium
cast iron
Measurements
H 29.2 x W 29.2 x D (?) cm
Accession number
263804
Work type
Medallion
Signature/marks description
inscribed around top edge on rim: LION FOUNDRY Co KIRKINTILLOCH; around bottom edge, on rim: BY T. WOOLNER Sc 1855
Inscription description
beneath the profile head of Carlyle: CARLYLE