1851 Great Exhibition
The figure of Minerva, representing arts, is holding a shield bearing the Gorgon's head and a spear. Three statues were commissioned by Sebastian de Ferranti, a former Vice President of the RSA, to be installed on the pediment of the house as originally proposed by Robert Adam, the architect. The figures were made by Plowden and Smith.
Annotation by Christopher Lucas, 8/10/1994, on finding photos while clearing office for Peter Cowling, new Director
Annotation by Christopher Lucas, 8/10/1994, on finding photos while clearing office for Peter Cowling, new Director
The figure of Minerva, representing arts, is holding a shield bearing the Gorgon's head and a spear. Three statues were commissioned by Sebastian de Ferranti, a former Vice President of the RSA, to be installed on the pediment of the house as originally proposed by Robert Adam, the architect. The figures were made by Plowden and Smith
The figure of Minerva, representing arts, is holding a shield bearing the Gorgon's head and a spear. Three statues were commissioned by Sebastian de Ferranti, a former Vice President of the RSA, to be installed on the pediment of the house as originally proposed by Robert Adam, the architect. The figures were made by Plowden and Smith
Background to the RSA's history
Won prize of 10 guineas under section 1, Architectural Decoration, prize offered by the\nMorris-Singer Company
1851 Great Exhibition