Artists featured in this Curation:
Ben-David, Philip Bews (b.1951), The Bronze Works, unknown artist, Beatrice Offor (1864–1920) and
David Wynne (1926–2014)
5 artworks
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© the copyright holder. Image credit: Horniman Museum and Gardens
Mermaid and Snake
The subject is Mami Wata (Mammy Water), a water spirit that is venerated in Benin and in much of West Africa.
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© the artist. Image credit: Margaret Lawless / Art UK
Jack in the Green
A Green Man made from copper and oak to commemorate the figure of legend and Knutsford Royal May Day.
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Image credit: Wellcome Collection
A Mughal Style Peri (Fairy) Dressed in Black
A Mughal Style Peri (Fairy) Dressed in Black
unknown artist
Gouache on paper
H 24 x W 18 cm
Wellcome Collection
unknown artist
Gouache on paper
H 24 x W 18 cm
Wellcome Collection
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Image credit: Bruce Castle Museum (Haringey Archive and Museum Service)
Girl and a Witch
Girl and a Witch
1886–1917
Beatrice Offor (1864–1920)
Oil on canvas
H 49 x W 39 cm
Bruce Castle Museum (Haringey Archive and Museum Service)
Beatrice Offor (1864–1920)
Oil on canvas
H 49 x W 39 cm
Bruce Castle Museum (Haringey Archive and Museum Service)
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© The Estate of David Wynne. All rights reserved, DACS 2024. Image credit: Newcastle City Council
River God Tyne
A giant bearded figure with a twisted torso. The idea originates from a sculpted head of the Tyne god on Somerset House (London) dating from 1786. A fountain of water runs from his outstretched hand along his body which has caused the patina to turn into green and brown. With a height of 4.8m and a weight of 2880kg, the sculpture was said to be the largest bronze figure in the UK since Rodin's time.
