William Shakespeare (1564–1616)
William Shakespeare (1564–1616)
William Shakespeare (1564–1616)
William Shakespeare (1564–1616)
William Shakespeare (1564–1616)
William Shakespeare (1564–1616)
William Shakespeare (1564–1616)
William Shakespeare (1564–1616)

Image credit: Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum

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A marble portrait bust of William Shakespeare which is a copy of an eighteenth century original.

Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum

Bournemouth

Title

William Shakespeare (1564–1616)

Date

1850–1900

Medium

marble

Measurements

H 41.5 x W 31 x D 17.5 cm

Accession number

SC69 BORGM

Acquisition method

gift from Sir Merton Russell-Cotes, 1921

Work type

Bust

Inscription description

blue circular stamp on reverse: BY APPOINTMENT TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN / BELL / MAN, IVEL & CARTER (?) / NEW BOND STREET

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