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David Livingstone (1813–1873)
David Livingstone (1813–1873)
David Livingstone (1813–1873)
David Livingstone (1813–1873)
David Livingstone (1813–1873)
David Livingstone (1813–1873)

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The explorer is shown in the costume of a traveller, with stout laced leather boots and gaiters, a short cloak slung over his shoulder and a haversack strapped to his back.
Title

David Livingstone (1813–1873)

Date

1875–1876

Medium

bronze & Binny sandstone

Measurements

H 229 x W (?) x D (?) cm;
Plinth: H 330 x W 230 x D 230 cm

Accession number

EH2_GB_S015

Work type

Statue

Owner

City of Edinburgh Council

Custodian

City of Edinburgh Council

Work status

extant

Listing status

A (Scotland)

Unveiling date

15th August 1876

Listing date

14/12/70

Access

at all times

Signature/marks description

left, north-west side of plinth: AMELIA. R. HILL. Sc. / EDINBURGH. 1875.; right, south-east side of plinth: R. MASEFIELD & Co / FOUNDERS / LONDON.

Inscription description

LIVINGSTONE

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Located at

Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh

EH2 2EJ

Located in the north-east corner of the upper terrace, east of Scott Monument, overlooking Princes Street.