Detail View: SHIMMER: Hope
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Title:
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Hope
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Creation Date:
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1797
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Image Date:
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2001
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Period:
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19th century
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Start Date:
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1793
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End Date:
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1797
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Location:
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Sheffield, South Yorkshire
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Country:
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ENGLAND, UK
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Material:
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stone
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Display Creator:
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CHANTREY, Francis Legatt
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Image ID:
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01-1902
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Description:
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One of two figures (the other is of Charity) Location: On either side of the entrance door, Sheffield Royal Infirmary, Infirmary Road, Sheffield (A-Z p.86 6D) Description: The two figures are about two thirds life size and in reasonably good condition. They are set into niches and surrounded by railings. Commission: Money for the buildings was raised by public subscription by a Doctor Browne. [1] Comment: These sculptures can just be seen from Safeways car park on Infirmary Road. The former hospital is now offices owned by the Norwich Union. References: [1] 'Listed Buildings in Sheffield' Barbara A. West. Hallamshire Press 1998 p.52
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Rights:
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© Sheffield Hallam University
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Permissions:
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For educational use only. This image may be used in print or digital materials provided that full acknowledgment is given, expressed as follows: " © < insert details from the 'Rights' field >. Photographed by < insert details from the 'Photographed by' field >."
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Image Storage Location:
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http://helios.shu.ac.uk/01-1902.jpg
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Photographed by:
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Dave Ball
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Creator:
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CHANTREY, Francis Legatt
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Creator Dates - Born:
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1781
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Creator Dates - Died:
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1841
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Creator Role:
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Sculptor.
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Culture Gender:
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Male.
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Nationality:
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British.
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Subject Heading:
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Sculpture, British -- 1700-1800
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Subject Heading:
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Mythology, Classical, in art.
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Subject Heading:
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Neoclassicism (Art)
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Subject Heading:
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Public art -- England -- Sheffield
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Subject Heading:
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Public sculpture -- England -- Sheffield
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