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John Morrison Groundwater was the Secretary and Treasurer of the School of Art until his retirement in 1931, when this bust was made. The artist was an alumnus and a member of Glasgow School of Art staff.

The Glasgow School of Art

Title

John Morrison Groundwater

Date

1931

Medium

bronze & marble

Measurements

H 46.5 x W 38.5 x D 25 cm;
Plinth: H 14.5 x W 41 x D 33 cm

Accession number

NMC/264

Acquisition method

gift from the artist

Work type

Bust

Signature/marks description

back: Archibald Dawson

Inscription description

silver plaque on plinth: J.M. GROUNDWATER, Esq. / Associated with the / School of Art from 1873 to 1931 / Secretary and Treasurer 1908–1931. back: John M Groundwater / FROM / THE GLASGOW SCHOOL OF ART / 23RD OCTOBER 1931.

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