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Sir Johnston Forbes-Robertson
Image Not Available for Sir Johnston Forbes-Robertson

Sir Johnston Forbes-Robertson

Artist (Bristol, England, 1878 - 1958)
Associated (London, England, 1853 - 1937)
Mediumbronze on circular green marble base
ClassificationsSculptures
DimensionsOverall: Height: 34 cm, Width: 24 cm, Depth: 19 cm
Plinth Size: Height: 17 cm, Diameter: 21 cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1938.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG004686
Keywords
About MeSir Johnston Forbes-Robertson (1853 – 1937) was an actor and theatre manager. He was considered the finest Hamlet of the nineteenth century and one of the finest actors of his time, despite his dislike of the job and his lifelong belief that he was temperamentally unsuited to acting.
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