Bronze Age Gold from Wales
David Lloyd George (1863-1945)
JOHN, Sir William Goscombe (1860-1952)
This is a study for a statue of Lloyd George at Caernarfon, and was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1921. David Lloyd George (1863-1945), the 'Welsh Wizard' of early 20th century British politics, was a member of Asquith's reforming Liberal government and Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1908. During the war he was Minister of Munitions from 1915, becoming Prime Minister of the Coalition Government from 1916 to 1922. He was also painted by both Augustus John and Christopher Williams.
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 2561
Creation/Production
JOHN, Sir William Goscombe
Date:
Acquisition
Gift, 27/5/1938
Given by Sir William Goscombe John
Measurements
Height
(cm): 35.5
Techniques
bronze on marble base
Techniques (sculpture)
Fine Art - sculpture
Material
bronze
marble
Location
Front Hall : South wall
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