Thomas Carlyle (1795–1881)

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A portrait of Carlyle in relief, facing to the left. The sculpture was probably a stage in the process of creating the Edinburgh Medal, the medal designed by Boehm for Carlyle's 80th birthday celebrations. Mounted on a board covered with red velvet fabric and held in place with four metal pins.

National Trust, Carlyle's House

London

Title

Thomas Carlyle (1795–1881)

Date

c.1874–1875

Medium

bronze

Measurements

H 9.8 x W 9.6 x D (?) cm

Accession number

263815

Work type

Medallion

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National Trust, Carlyle's House

24 Cheyne Row, Chelsea, London, Greater London SW3 5HL England

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