James Watt (1736–1819)
James Watt (1736–1819)
James Watt (1736–1819)
James Watt (1736–1819)
James Watt (1736–1819)
James Watt (1736–1819)
James Watt (1736–1819)

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A standing figure with an arm leaning on a cylindrical steam condenser.
Title

James Watt (1736–1819)

Date

1864

Medium

yellow sandstone

Measurements

H 182 x W (?) x D (?) cm

Accession number

G40_GB_S009

Acquisition method

presented to Glasgow Corporation by W. & J. Martin, 1936

Work type

Statue

Owner

Glasgow City Council

Work status

extant

Access

at all times

Signature/marks description

on the right face of the plinth: GRASSBY. SCULPTOR

Inscription description

on the front face of the plinth: JAMES WATT / 1736–1819

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Located at

Glasgow Green, Glasgow

G40 1AT

Located near the People's Palace.