Identity area
Reference code
RSA/AD/MA/302/19/52
Title
Statue of Minerva being lifted to the pediment of Society's House
Date(s)
- 26/5/1994 (Creation)
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Item
Extent and medium
Colour photographic print
6 x 4 inch print
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Content and structure area
Scope and content
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.
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Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
C/28/5
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Journal, vol 142, May 1994, p 16; August/September 1994, p 21
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Creator Victoria 16/10/1998