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Plaster Monument of Shakspeare, modelled by the late J. E. Thomas, 1862. Creator: Robert Dudley
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Plaster Monument of Shakspeare, modelled by the late J. E. Thomas, 1862. Creator: Robert Dudley
Plaster Monument of Shakspeare, modelled by the late J. E. Thomas, 1862. It was designed not merely as a portrait-statue, but as a national monument...the poet is elevated on a lofty and massive pedestal decorated with bas-reliefs, and there are...two lateral allegorical figures of Comedy and Tragedy...The great poet holds a pen in one hand and loose manuscript in the other...Great praise, however, is also due to the sculptor for...the felicitous composition, and the careful modelling of the principal characters, male and female, of Shakspeare's plays in the gilt bas-reliefs which decorate the front and back of what we may call the shaft of the pedestal...A melancholy interest attaches to this monument, for it is said indirectly to have hastened the sculptor's death. It is stated, on good authority, that the Royal commissioners for the International Exhibition, or their agents, had refused him space for it, after considerable discussion with him not of the most conciliatory nature, that he had been indisposed for two or three weeks previously from excessive labour and anxiety, and that he went home after his last interview with the authorities at Kensington, took to his bed, and died in a few days'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This photograph captures the Plaster Monument of Shakespeare, meticulously modeled by the late J. E. Thomas in 1862. Designed not only as a portrait-statue but as a national monument, the poet is proudly elevated on a grand and imposing pedestal adorned with bas-reliefs. Two lateral allegorical figures of Comedy and Tragedy gracefully accompany Shakespeare, symbolizing the dual nature of his literary genius. The great poet is depicted holding a pen in one hand and a loose manuscript in the other, embodying the creative process that brought his timeless works to life. However, the monument holds a melancholic interest beyond its artistic merit. It is said that the sculptor, Robert Dudley, was indirectly influenced by the monument's creation in his untimely death. According to reports, the Royal commissioners for the International Exhibition, or their agents, had denied him space for the monument after lengthy and unyielding negotiations. Dudley, already unwell from the intense labor and anxiety, went home following his last interview with the authorities at Kensington, took to his bed, and passed away a few days later. The Plaster Monument of Shakespeare is a testament to Dudley's masterful composition and meticulous modeling, as evidenced by the gilt bas-reliefs decorating the front and back of the pedestal's shaft. These intricate carvings feature the principal characters from Shakespeare's plays, showcasing the depth and richness of his literary legacy.
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