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W. Goscombe John
1903

Description

Bronze bust on a pillar with on one side lines from The Yeoman of the Guard. Against the pillar reclines an allegorical female figure, representing griefstricken music. Around the base are musical instruments, a music score and the mask of comedy.

London - Arthur Sullivan

Inscription(s)

1842 ARTHVR 1900
SVLLIVAN

is life a boon?
if so it must befal
that death whene'er he call
mvst call too soon

w.s. gilbert

Signature

W. Goscombe John

Annotation

Unveiled 10 July 1903 by Princess Louise.

Sculptor

Sir William Goscombe John (Cardiff 1860 - London 1952), Welsh sculptor (Wikipedia – Victorian Web).

Sources & Information

Wikipedia, List of public art in the City of Westminster.
Bob Speel, London sculpture.
George L. Gomme, Return of outdoor memorials in London (London: City Council, 1910) (through Internet Archive).
Andrew Kershman, London's Monuments (London: Metro Publ., 2013), p. 124.
Peter Matthews, London's Statues and Monuments (Botley: Shire, 2012), p. 54-55.

Locatie (N 51°30'34" - W 0°7'10") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: gblo095; Photograph: 5 August 2014
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