Details

Object type

sculpture; figure; bust

Title

John Locke

Artist/Maker

John M. Rysbrack attributed to

Culture/School

Belgian

Materials

marble

Dimensions

overall: 571.5 mm height; 52580 g

Description

Bust-length marble sculpture of the philosopher John Locke executed in the style of classical antiquity. The sitter is portrayed as a middle-aged gentleman with curly hair and a piece of drapery wrapped around his shoulders. Face turned slightly towards his left shoulder.

Credit Line/Donor

Purchased from Mrs W M Thompson, 1961

ID Number

S.278

Location

Kelvingrove Expression