Plinth Collection (page 9)

Old Market Hall and Lord Clives Statue, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. circa 1900

Design for a War Memorial, by Eric Gill
Design for a War Memorial, pencil drawing by Eric Gill. 1925

Statue of Bishop Alves Martins, Viseu, Central Portugal
Statue of Antonio Alves Martins (1808-1882), Portuguese bishop, professor, journalist and politician, Viseu, Central Portugal

Bocage centenary, Setubal, Portugal -- commemorating the death of Manuel Maria Barbosa du Bocage (1765-1805), Portuguese poet born in Setubal. Date: 1905

Praca Dom Pedro IV, Lisbon, Portugal
Praca Dom Pedro IV (King Pedro IV Square, also known as Rossio Square), Lisbon, Portugal, with a statue of Pedro IV on a column, the National Theatre behind, and a fountain on the right

Praca do Comercio, Lisbon, Portugal
Praca do Comercio (Commerce Square), Lisbon, Portugal, with an equestrian statue of King Jose I (1714-1777). Date: circa 1908

Praca Duque da Terceira, Lisbon, Portugal, with a statue of Antonio Jose Severim de Noronha, First Duke of Terceira (1792-1860), military officer, statesman

Monument in Avenida da Liberdade, Lisbon, Portugal
Monument in Avenida da Liberdade (Liberty Avenue), Lisbon, Portugal, marking the beginning of the Portuguese Restoration War against Spain (1640-1668). Date: circa 1930

Praia da Victoria, Terceira Island, Azores, Atlantic Ocean
Street scene, Praia da Victoria (Vitoria), Terceira Island, Azores, Atlantic Ocean. Date: circa 1930

Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall, with the WW1 memorial in the left foreground. Date: circa 1920s

Postcard booklet, memorial at Gonzales, Texas, USA
Postcard booklet, Independence memorial at Gonzales, Texas, USA. The city is called the Lexington of Texas as it was the site of the first skirmish of the Texas Revolution in 1835. Date: 1942

La Place Gambetta, Le Havre, Northern France
View of La Place Gambetta, Le Havre, Normandy, Northern France. Date: circa 1910

Piazza Gaudenzio Ferrari, Varallo Sesia, Piedmont, Italy. The square is named after the Renaissance painter and sculptor who was local to the area. Date: circa 1908

Piazza Umberto I, Arezzo, Italy. circa 1904

Statue to Ludwig van Beethoven, Bonn, Germany
Statue to the composer Ludwig van Beethoven, Bonn, Germany. Date: circa 1960s

Harbour scene at Monte Carlo, Monaco. Date: circa 1960s

Breton lace seller in Granville, Normandy, France, with a war memorial in the background. Date: circa 1960s

Bas relief of Lachesis measuring the thread of Human Life, Washington DC (photo)
1144377 Bas relief of Lachesis measuring the thread of Human Life, Washington DC (photo); (add.info.: Base of a lampstand in front of the Supreme Court of the United States Washington, D.C)

Window depicting Saint Michael in a Canopy and plinth setting (stained glass)
1278307 Window depicting Saint Michael in a Canopy and plinth setting (stained glass) by French School, (14th century); Eglise des Dominicans, Colmar, France; (add.info.: Colmar)

The Penitent Magdalene, 1824 (terracotta)
828520 The Penitent Magdalene, 1824 (terracotta) by Gott, Joseph (1785-1860); 19x10.5x12.5 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; eLeeds Museums and Galleries; British

Maquette for Elizabeth Goodman Banks Seated, 1828 (plaster)
828510 Maquette for Elizabeth Goodman Banks Seated, 1828 (plaster) by Gott, Joseph (1785-1860); 18x20x11.5 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery)

The Sculptor Carl Eldh in his Studio, 1908 (oil on canvas)
659645 The Sculptor Carl Eldh in his Studio, 1908 (oil on canvas) by Nyberg, Vitalis (1883-1916); 116x135.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Swedish, out of copyright

A Barn Owl (Tyto Alba), (black chalk, bodycolour, with gold border, on fine vellum)
659200 A Barn Owl (Tyto Alba), (black chalk, bodycolour, with gold border, on fine vellum) by Robert, Nicolas (1614-85); 40x30.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Barn Owl (Tyto Alba)

Galatea riding a dolphin, c. 1880 (marble) (see also 416889)
CH416888 Galatea riding a dolphin, c.1880 (marble) (see also 416889) by Ansiglione, Leopoldo (1832-94); 138.4x155 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Metaphysics, 1760 (fresco transferred to canvas)
3618014 Metaphysics, 1760 (fresco transferred to canvas) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); 370.8 x 147 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Statue of Jefferson, litho by David Michelin, 1840 (litho)
1272212 Statue of Jefferson, litho by David Michelin, 1840 (litho) by Vaudricourt, A. de (fl.1835-51) (after); 12x6 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: " Presented to Congress by Capt)

River God, 1755 (terracotta)
1272028 River God, 1755 (terracotta) by Caffieri, Jean-Jacques (1725-92); 23x37.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French, out of copyright

Charles I returns to Whitehall (b / w photo)
3631042 Charles I returns to Whitehall (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles I returns to Whitehall)

Dancer with finger on chin (plaster) (see also 698751)
698750 Dancer with finger on chin (plaster) (see also 698751) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822) (after); BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan, Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt, Academie des Beaux-Arts

Bust of Empress Josephine (Sevres biscuit) (see also 698747)
698746 Bust of Empress Josephine (Sevres biscuit) (see also 698747) by Bosio, Francois Joseph, Baron (1768-1845) (after); 59x38x22 cm; BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan, Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt

Santa Maria Maggiore (oil on canvas)
704283 Santa Maria Maggiore (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (17th century); Museo di Roma, Rome, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Napoleon Achille Murat leaning on a bust of his mother (oil on canvas)
704128 Napoleon Achille Murat leaning on a bust of his mother (oil on canvas) by Rolland, Benjamin de (1777-1855); Galleria Nazionale d Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio

Statue of Persephone, from the Sanctuary of the Thirteen Altars, Lanuvio (bronze)
704108 Statue of Persephone, from the Sanctuary of the Thirteen Altars, Lanuvio (bronze) by Roman; Antiquarium, Rome, Italy; out of copyright

Bas Relief of Clotho spinning the thread of Human Life (photo)
1144378 Bas Relief of Clotho spinning the thread of Human Life (photo); (add.info.: Base of a lampstand in front of the Supreme Court of the United States Washington, D.C. ); out of copyright

Belgian Fine Arts at the Universal Exhibition, Paris, 1889, (b / w photo)
CHT242838 Belgian Fine Arts at the Universal Exhibition, Paris, 1889, (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Physical Energy, 1902 (bronze)
YTS375998 Physical Energy, 1902 (bronze) by Watts, George Frederic (1817-1904); Kensington Gardens, London, UK; eAnnabel Yates; English, out of copyright

Peter Pan, 1912 (bronze)
YTS375995 Peter Pan, 1912 (bronze) by Frampton, George James (1860-1928); Kensington Gardens, London, UK; (add.info.: Characters from the stories by J. M)

Figurine of a deer (bronze)
ALI277558 Figurine of a deer (bronze) by Roman; House of the Tragic Poet, Pompeii, Italy; Alinari

Frontispiece to William Harveys De Generatione Animalium
XJF294005 Frontispiece to William Harveys De Generatione Animalium published in 1651 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School

The Capitoline Palazzi, 1833 (etching with brown wash)
STC384937 The Capitoline Palazzi, 1833 (etching with brown wash) by Tofanelli, Agostino (1770-1834); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Colonna Antonina, restored by Sixtus V, 1833 (etching with brown wash)
STC384862 The Colonna Antonina, restored by Sixtus V, 1833 (etching with brown wash) by Tofanelli, Agostino (1770-1834); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Piazza del Popolo Obelisk, from the Circus Maximus, 1833 (etching with brown wash)
STC384854 The Piazza del Popolo Obelisk, from the Circus Maximus, 1833 (etching with brown wash) by Tofanelli, Agostino (1770-1834); Private Collection; (add.info.: Obelisque de la place du Peuple)

Equestrian statue of General Ulysses Simpson Grant in Brooklyn, New York
MNY380910 Equestrian statue of General Ulysses Simpson Grant in Brooklyn, New York, 1908 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 25.4x20.3 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Aloe Ferox, from Phytographia Curiosa, published 1702 (coloured engraving)
468629 Aloe Ferox, from Phytographia Curiosa, published 1702 (coloured engraving) by Munting, Abraham (1626-83); Private Collection; (add.info)

Elizabeth Manners, Duchess of Rutland, 1826 (marble)
466031 Elizabeth Manners, Duchess of Rutland, 1826 (marble) by Wyatt, Matthew Cotes (1777-1862); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire

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"Exploring the Many Faces of Plinth: From Ancient Philosophers to Majestic Monuments" The Athlete Wrestling with a Python, c1880-1882. Artist: A Gilbert - This captivating sculpture stands tall on its plinth, depicting the strength and determination of an athlete in a fierce struggle. Statue of St. Joan of Arc with coloured light from stained glass, Church of Notre Dame - Bathed in vibrant hues, this statue atop its plinth embodies the bravery and devotion of the legendary French heroine. Mitchelstown and Galtee Mountains, County Cork, Ireland - As you gaze upon these breathtaking mountains from their plinths below, you can't help but feel humbled by nature's grandeur. The Copper Horse - Windsor Great Park, Windsor, Berkshire - Perched proudly on its elevated plinth overlooking lush greenery lies this magnificent equestrian statue that pays homage to British history. The Treaty Stone, Limerick, Republic of Ireland - Embedded within Limerick's rich history is this iconic stone monument resting on its sturdy plinth—a symbol of peace and reconciliation for generations past and present. Plato, Ancient Greek philosopher - Delve into ancient wisdom as you explore Plato's teachings through his timeless writings that have stood firmly on their intellectual plinths throughout centuries. Arboretum with fountain and Royce statue, Derby - In the heart of Derby's serene arboretum sits a majestic fountain surrounded by lush greenery while a noble statue graces its central plinth—truly an oasis for tranquility seekers. Male bronze lion at Gate of Supreme Harmony in Forbidden City – Witnessing the regal stance atop its imposing plinth at one of China's most revered landmarks evokes awe-inspiring admiration for these mighty creatures guarding imperial realms.