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I note a thistle at her feet... could she be Highland Mary ?
Peter McCormack
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Date: 08/08/2017 16:23
Subject: Benjamin Edward Spence Sculpture
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I wonder if the collective brain power of SHCG could help me out. We have
recently acquired a wonderful statue/sculpture that once graced the winter
garden of the Derby Castle Ballroom in the Isle of Man. We know that she,
and a number of other statues, were acquired in 1905 and were copies of
work by Benjamin Edward Spence on display at the time in the Liverpool Art
Gallery (now Walker Art Gallery). My 1990?s school education did not
stretch to the classics (!) or indeed fine art, so I wonder whether anyone
might know who this figure represents? Is she a famous classical study? I
am just calling her muse in contemplation at the moment.
Any ideas gratefully received.
Best wishes,
Katie
p.s. I have tried to contact the Walker, but they say they are unable to
answer enquiries at present.
Katie King
Community Outreach & Learning Support Officer
Manx National Heritage
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Manx Museum, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 3LY
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