The Philosopher
The Philosopher
The Philosopher
The Philosopher
The Philosopher
The Philosopher
The Philosopher
The Philosopher
The Philosopher
The Philosopher

© the copyright holder. Image credit: Tracy Jenkins / Art UK

How you can use this image

This image can be used for non-commercial research or private study purposes, and other UK exceptions to copyright permitted to users based in the United Kingdom under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Any other type of use will need to be cleared with the rights holder(s).

Review the copyright credit lines that are located underneath the image, as these indicate who manages the copyright (©) within the artwork, and the photographic rights within the image.

The collection that owns the artwork may have more information on their own website about permitted uses and image licensing options.

Review our guidance pages which explain how you can reuse images, how to credit an image and how to find images in the public domain or with a Creative Commons licence available.

Notes

Add or edit a note on this artwork that only you can see. You can find notes again by going to the ‘Notes’ section of your account.

‘The Philosopher’ was acquired in 1960, following consultation with the Harlow Art Trust. The sculpture is deeply set into the ground. Harlow College used to be on the site where flats behind the sculpture now sit. It is unknown whether Harlow College didn’t want the sculpture and chose to leave it in its original position when the college relocated, or if they were unaware of their ownership of the sculpture.

Sadly, ‘The Philosopher’ is an example of a sculpture that has been damaged by time and weather. The left hand had lost a finger and in 2015 the right arm and hand had been torn off and lost. Repairs have since been carried out, funded by Essex County Council insurance and money raised by the Friends of Harlow Sculpture and the Gibberd Gallery.
Title

The Philosopher

Date

1960–1961

Medium

fibreglass

Measurements

H 163 x W 76 x D 68 cm

Accession number

CM20_TJ_S028

Acquisition method

acquired by Harlow Technical College

Work type

Statue

Work status

extant

Unveiling date

1961

Access

at all times

Signature/marks description

front left-hand side of base: GODWIN 61

Tags

See a tag that’s incorrect or offensive? Challenge it and notify Art UK.

Help improve Art UK. Tag artworks and verify existing tags by joining the Tagger community.

Located at

College Square, Harlow

CM20 1LP