John Shanks
John Shanks
John Shanks
John Shanks
John Shanks
John Shanks
John Shanks

Image credit: Elgin Museum

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Elgin 'worthie' and cathedral custodian, John Shanks is depicted next to a 1687 grave marker. He is holding the key to Elgin Cathedral in his right hand and a shovel in his left hand. The artist who created this sculpture was a local tradesman plasterer.

Elgin Museum

Elgin

Title

John Shanks

Date

c.1841

Medium

plaster

Measurements

H 38 x W 29 x D 16 cm

Accession number

ELGNM: 1856.3

Acquisition method

gift from Mr McKenzie, 1856

Work type

Statue

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