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Morpheus
JOHN, Sir William Goscombe (1860-1952)
This figure was modelled in Paris during the studentship which followed the sculptor's winning of the Royal Academy Gold Medal of 1889. Goscombe John frequented Rodin's studio and the pose of this figure recalls Rodin's 'Age of Bronze'.
At the Royal Academy in 1891 it was exhibited with the poetic caption 'Drown'd in drowsy sleep of nothing he takes keep'.
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 2422
Creation/Production
JOHN, Sir William Goscombe
Date: 1890
Acquisition
Gift, 1894
Given by Sir William Goscombe John
Measurements
Height
(cm): 166.4
Depth
(cm): 49
Height
(in): 65
Depth
(in): 19
Material
bronze
Location
In store
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