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Britannia, Neptune and Minerva receiving tribute from the continents |
James Bubb
1811 |
The Commercial Rooms, built 1810-11, 'The building a fair specimen of the taste of the architect, Mr. Busby. In t he centre of the principal front is a portico of the Grecian Ionic order, supporting a pediment, which is surmounted by three statues, executed by Mr. Bubb, personifying the City, Commerce, and Navigation; - and under the portico is an alto-relief icprcsenting Britannia, attended by Neptune and Minerva receiving tributes from the four Quarters of the World.' (Bristol Mirror, 5 October 1811).
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![]() The City of Bristol |
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Inside the porch is a relief depicting Britannia, Neptune and Minerva receiving tribute from the four quarters of the globe. Because of the columns and a big lantern, it is impossible to make a overview photo.
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![]() Britannia, seated in the centre, flanked by the other Neptune (left) and Minerva (right). |
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