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Bust of Hugh Andrew Munro, Litt.D. (1819-1885), Kennedy Professor of Latin, Cambridge 1869-72: M.1-1887

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Object information

Current Location: Founder's Entrance Hall Upper Landing

Titles

Bust of Hugh Andrew Munro, Litt.D. (1819-1885), Kennedy Professor of Latin, Cambridge 1869-72

Maker(s)

Sculptor: Wiles, Henry

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Description

Bust. White marble, posthumous. The sitter is turned, facing and looking towards the front. He is bare-headed, with thick hair and bushy side-whiskers. He wears a jacket buttoned by the top button and a bow tie.

Legal notes

Given to the University by the Rev. G.J. Blore, D.D

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1887) by Blore, G.J., Rev.

Dating

19th Century
After 1885 CE - Before 1887 CE

People, subjects and objects depicted

Project

  • Sculpture UK

Components of the work

Plinth Height 14 cm
Bust Height 62.8 cm

Materials used in production

White marble

Techniques used in production

Carving : White marble

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Identification numbers

Accession number: M.1-1887
Primary reference Number: 30942
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_1_1887
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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