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A bust of Paul Dirac, set on a square metal plinth. The first casting was offered to the Royal Society for purchase by the artist. It was later used as a reference by the artist for a larger study of Dirac.

The Royal Society

London

Title

Paul Dirac (1902–1984)

Date

1973

Medium

copper

Measurements

H 34.7 x W 21.3 x D 23.5 cm;
Plinth: H 14 x W 19 x D 19 cm

Accession number

RS.13589

Acquisition method

purchased, 1974

Work type

Bust

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6–9 Carlton House Terrace, London, Greater London SW1Y 5AG England

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