A lion with shield in right paw

NICHOLLS, Thomas (Artist)

These plaster models (maquettes) were made by Thomas Nicholls from William Burges’ original drawings for Cardiff Castle’s ‘Animal Wall’. The Marquis of Bute commissioned Burges to restore Cardiff Castle in 1869, and the ‘Animal Wall’ is perfectly in keeping with his spectacular and playful Gothic-style interior.

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Collection Area

Art

Item Number

NMW A 129

Creation/Production

NICHOLLS, Thomas

Maker of animals for Cardiff Castle wall, c 1887

Role: Artist

Acquisition

Gift, 1930

Measurements

Height (cm): 20.5

Width (cm): 12.8

Depth (cm): 13

Height (in): 8

Width (in): 5

Depth (in): 4

Techniques

Plaster

Techniques (sculpture)

Fine Art - sculpture

Material

Plaster

Location

On Display

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