Robert Smith (1689–1768), FRS, Master of Trinity (1742–1728), Plumian Professor of Astronomy
Robert Smith (1689–1768), FRS, Master of Trinity (1742–1728), Plumian Professor of Astronomy
Robert Smith (1689–1768), FRS, Master of Trinity (1742–1728), Plumian Professor of Astronomy
Robert Smith (1689–1768), FRS, Master of Trinity (1742–1728), Plumian Professor of Astronomy
Robert Smith (1689–1768), FRS, Master of Trinity (1742–1728), Plumian Professor of Astronomy

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Trinity College, University of Cambridge

Cambridge

Title

Robert Smith (1689–1768), FRS, Master of Trinity (1742–1728), Plumian Professor of Astronomy

Date

1758

Medium

marble

Measurements

H 60 x W 15 x D 56 cm;
Plinth: H 22 x W 27 x D 18 cm

Accession number

TCS39

Work type

Bust

Signature/marks description

proper right side: P. Scheemakers / Fecit: 1758. Inscribed on the back: P. SCHEEMAKERS

Inscription description

on the front: ROBERTUS SMITH S.T. / COLLEGÎ S. TRINITATIS / APUD CANTABRIGIENSIS / MAGISTE; on the right: PRAESENTI: / TIBI MATUROS LARGIMUR HONORES / A.D. 1758 AETAT 68

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