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Title
Thomas Holloway (1800–1883) and Jane Holloway (1814–1875)
Date
1887
Medium
marble
Measurements
Plinth: H 237 x W 357 x D 356 cm (E);
H 256 x W 168 x D 154 cm (E)
Accession number
2020.6
Acquisition method
commissioned, 1883; unveiled, 1887
Work type
Statue
Signature/marks description
on sculpture: Gleichen 1887
Inscription description
on front of plinth: Nil Desperandum; plaque on back of plinth: Thomas Holloway / born 1800 died 1883. / He founded and / endowed this college / in memory of his / wife Jane, born 1814 / died 1875. / He also founded / the Holloway Sanatorium, / both institutions / being a free gift / to the nation.