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Statue of Robert Burns

Flaxman, John, Marble
Statue of Robert Burns
Statue of Robert Burns
Statue of Robert Burns
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Museums & Galleries Item
Item no
21695
Title
Statue of Robert Burns
Description
The statue represents Robert Burns standing in front of a tree trunk, his hands crossed in front. One hand holds a bunch of daisies, the left papers.
A plaid piece of fabric is draped across his body and falls from the left shoulder. Burns also wears knee breeches and low shoes.
A broad bonnet with a thistle lies at his feet, beside a plough share.
On the plinth is inscribed ' Robert Burns. Born near Ayr 25th Jany 1759. Died at Dumfries 21st July 1796./I Flaxman: RA; PS. Sculptor London. Erected by subscription, originating at Bombay/ and warmly promoted in all parts of the British Empire.'
Artist / maker
Size
1822 x 764 x 248m
Type
Marble
Location
Writers' Museum
Accession number
TWM002.Tiff