Detail View: SHIMMER: Nelson's Ship in a Bottle
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Title:
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Nelson's Ship in a Bottle
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Creation Date:
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2010
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Dimensions:
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4.57m high (Scale of 1:30)
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Image Date:
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2011
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Period:
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21st century
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Location:
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London
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Country:
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ENGLAND, UK
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Material:
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model of HMS Victory , acrylic bottle
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Display Creator:
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SHONIBARE, Yinka
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Terms:
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4th plinth ; Fourth plinth
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Image ID:
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11-2078
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Description:
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Detail: ship inside the bottle. Location: Trafalgar Square. The 37 sails are made from fabrics associated with African dress. Exhibited from 24 May 2010 as part of the 4th plinth project in Trafalgar Square. Commissioned by the Mayor of London.
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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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Related Information:
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Yinka Shonibare, MBE. For more information see also < http://www.yinkashonibarembe.com/ > . Fourth plinth. For more information see also < http://www.london.gov.uk/fourthplinth/ > .
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Photographed by:
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Dave Ball
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Creator:
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SHONIBARE, Yinka
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Creator Dates - Born:
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1962
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Creator Role:
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Artist.
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Culture Gender:
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Male.
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Nationality:
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British and Nigerian.
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Subject Heading:
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Sculpture, British -- 2000-2100
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Subject Heading:
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Public art -- England -- London
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Subject Heading:
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Sailing ships
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