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William Shakespeare
John Michael Rysbrack, 1760

Portrait bust of William Shakespeare. On a marble socle with traces of a painted inscription 'Genio loci'. Signed and dated.
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Title of artwork, date
William Shakespeare, 1760
Date supported
1988
Medium and material
Marble
Dimensions
58 cm
Grant
25000
Total cost
307260
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