Sir Richard Owen (1804–1892)
Sir Richard Owen (1804–1892)
Sir Richard Owen (1804–1892)
Sir Richard Owen (1804–1892)
Sir Richard Owen (1804–1892)
Sir Richard Owen (1804–1892)
Sir Richard Owen (1804–1892)
Sir Richard Owen (1804–1892)

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Natural History Museum

London

Title

Sir Richard Owen (1804–1892)

Date

1896

Medium

bronze & marble

Measurements

H 220 x W 90 x D (?) cm

Accession number

1064/05

Acquisition method

gift from the Owen Memorial Committee, chaired by the Prince of Wales, 1897

Work type

Statue

Inscription description

back of plinth, on right: THOS. BROCK R.A. SCULPTOR. 1896.; right of plinth: J. W. Singer & Sons Founders / RICHARD OWEN BORN 20TH JULY 1804. DIED 18TH DECEMBER 1892. THE FIRST DIRECTOR OF THIS MUSEUM

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