Ceres, Representing Agriculture
Ceres, Representing Agriculture

Image credit: Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce

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The figure of Ceres is holding a young oak tree, symbolising an early interest in agriculture by the Society. By her feet is a harpoon for catching whales, an invention and industry encouraged by the Society at that time. It is situated on the right side of the roofline.

Royal Society of Arts

London

Title

Ceres, Representing Agriculture

Date

1994

Medium

glass-reinforced resin

Accession number

ARTUK03

Work type

Statue

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