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Angel
Angel

Angel

Artist (London, England, 1863 - 1933)
Datec.1890
Mediumpolychrome gesso relief on wooden frame
ClassificationsSculptures
DimensionsOverall: Height: 67.5 cm, Width: 41.2 cm
Plinth Size: Height: 74.8 cm, Width: 48.9 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1905 by Mrs Mary Milne.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG004809
Keywords
About MeRobert Anning Bell was a painter and illustrator and also designed stained glass, mosaics coloured reliefs, as here and he also created mosaics for the Houses of Parliament and for the tympanum of Westminster Cathedral. He taught painting and design in University College, Liverpool, was Head of Design at Glasgow School of Art and also Professor of Design at the Royal Scottish Academy. Bell was elected a royal academician in 1922 and in 1923 was awarded an honorary degree from Glasgow University.
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This gesso relief was created by Robert Anning Bell, who also created mosaics for the Palace of Westminster, including two of the UK’s patron saints in the Central Lobby.

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