William Shakespeare (1564–1616)
William Shakespeare (1564–1616)
William Shakespeare (1564–1616)
William Shakespeare (1564–1616)

Image credit: Sir John Soane’s Museum

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Cast from the bust on Shakespeare's monument in Westminster Abbey.

Sir John Soane’s Museum

London

Title

William Shakespeare (1564–1616)

Date

1804

Medium

plaster

Accession number

SC68

Acquisition method

acquired by Sir John Soane, before 1837; cast acquired from Mr Gianelli

Work type

Bust

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