The Sprinter
Sculptor: McKenzie, Robert Tait
Plaster cast. Nude figure of an athlete on an octagon shaped base. His body is bent, poised on his toes, with both hands on the ground as at the start of a sprint-race.
Bought from the sculptor. Received from Paris
Height: 23.2 cm
Length: 30.5 cm
Method of acquisition: Bought (1905-03-04) by McKenzie, Robert Tait
20th Century, Early
Edward VII
Production date:
AD 1902
: dated 1902
The proportions of this figure were compiled from the measurements of 100 noted runners.
Casting (process) : Plaster, cast
Accession number: M.1-1905
Primary reference Number: 29216
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_1_1905
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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