The Sower
The Sower
The Sower
The Sower
The Sower

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Sowing is the earliest metaphor for broadcasting. This follows the same biblical imagery that the first Governors derived from Saint Paul's epistle. 'The Sower' is based upon the parable told by Jesus in Mark's gospel, chapter 4, verses 1 to 9.

BBC England

London

Title

The Sower

Date

1932

Medium

Corsham stone & Hopton Wood stone

Measurements

H 261 x W 91 x D 30.5 cm;
Plinth: H 112 x W (?) x D (?) cm

Accession number

MIP1684

Acquisition method

commissioned

Work type

Sculpture

Inscription description

on base: DEVSINCREMENTVMDAT

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