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One of a series of 19, featuring artists, philosophers and writers.

York Art Gallery

York

Title

William Shakespeare (1564–1616)

Date

1740

Medium

bronzed plaster

Measurements

H 49.2 x W 31.2 x D 14.8 cm

Accession number

YORAG : 2004.23

Acquisition method

transferred, 1972

Work type

Sculpture

Signature/marks description

side of plinth: P. Scheemakers F. 1740

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