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Original plaster of 'The Fount'
Frank Dobson, 1947–1948
© The artist's estate, photo: Norman Taylor
Dobson's sculptures were designed to express traditional allegorical and even pious ideals through the understated expression and arrangement of young women and children. This work was shown at two key outdoor sculpture exhibitions at Sonsbeek in 1949 and at Middelheim in 1959.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Original plaster of 'The Fount', 1947–1948
Date supported
2005
Medium and material
Patinated plaster
Dimensions
Height: 165 cm
Grant
5000
Total cost
7500
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