Details

Object type

figure

Title

William Pitt

Artist/Maker

John Flaxman maker

Culture/School

British

Materials

marble

Dimensions

overall: 2817 mm x 1010 mm x 870 mm

Description

Full length marble sculpture of a gentleman wearing calf-length trousers and a tail coat. The pose puts the weight on his left leg with the right one being more relaxed and stepping forward. The statue stands on a cylinder shaped plinth bearing inscription: “GULIELMO PITT/CIVES GLASGUENSES/POSUERUNT/A.D. 1812”. It was transferred in 1877 from the Old Town Hall, where it was presented by the citizens of Glasgow in 1812. Signed “John Flaxman R.A./Sculptor”.

Credit Line/Donor

From Old Town Hall

ID Number

S.30

Location

In storage