Museum Objects Record
Images
Metadata
Collection |
Fine Art Collection |
Culture |
Scottish |
Catalogue Number |
2008.80 |
Creator |
Murray |
Role |
Sculptor |
Title |
John Wood (1788-1860) |
Date |
19th Century |
Object Name |
Bust |
Description |
Painted plaster bust of John Wood (1788-1860), shipbuilder of Port Glasgow and builder of the Comet. He is shown looking forward, dressed as a Roman, wearing a toga. The reverse of the sculpture is inscribed 'Murray sculp 18..' |
Dimensions |
H-73.2 W-48.5 cm |
Material |
Plaster |
Medium |
Plaster |
Technique |
Moulded |
Signature Location |
reverse behind neck |
Signed Name |
Murray sculp 18.. |
Acquisition |
Inverclyde Council 2008 |
People |
Wood, John, 1788-1860, naval architect and shipbuilder |