Artists featured in this Curation:
Ben-David, Philip Bews (b.1951), The Bronze Works, unknown artist, Beatrice Offor (1864–1920) and
David Wynne (1926–2014)
5 artworks
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Mermaid and Snake
Mermaid and Snake 1997The subject is Mami Wata (Mammy Water), a water spirit that is venerated in Benin and in much of West Africa.
Ben-David
Pigment on hardboard
H 55 x W 37 cm
Horniman Museum and Gardens
© the copyright holder. Image credit: Horniman Museum and Gardens
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Jack in the Green
Jack in the Green 1992A Green Man made from copper and oak to commemorate the figure of legend and Knutsford Royal May Day.
Philip Bews (b.1951) and The Bronze Works
Oak, bronze & copper
H 300 cm
© the artist. Image credit: Margaret Lawless / Art UK
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A Mughal Style Peri (Fairy) Dressed in Black
A Mughal Style Peri (Fairy) Dressed in Black
unknown artist
Gouache on paper
H 24 x W 18 cm
Wellcome Collection
Image credit: Wellcome Collection
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Girl and a Witch
Girl and a Witch 1886–1917
Beatrice Offor (1864–1920)
Oil on canvas
H 49 x W 39 cm
Bruce Castle Museum (Haringey Archive and Museum Service)
Image credit: Bruce Castle Museum (Haringey Archive and Museum Service)
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River God Tyne
River God Tyne 1968A giant bearded figure with a twisted torso. The idea originates from a sculpted head of the Tyne god on Somerset House (London) dating from 1786. A fountain of water runs from his outstretched hand along his body which has caused the patina to turn into green and brown. With a height of 4.8m and a weight of 2880kg, the sculpture was said to be the largest bronze figure in the UK since Rodin's time.
David Wynne (1926–2014)
Bronze
H 600 x W 200 x D 150 cm
Newcastle City Council
© The Estate of David Wynne. All rights reserved, DACS 2023. Image credit: Newcastle City Council
