Creator |
Hughes, Robert Ball, 1806-1868. |
Title |
Nathaniel Bowditch. |
Physical Description |
Plaster ; 26 x 15 x 10 inches. |
Is referenced by |
Soltis, Carol E. “Highlights from the Collection of Paintings and Sculpture,” Magazine Antiques 70 (2) (2006): 82 |
Notes |
Inscription on left side reads: “Dr. Bowditch, LLD. Executed in marble by Ball Hughes for the Society of Arts and Sciences,
Boston. ” on right side; “Ball Hughes, / Phila.a / 1839, / Sculptor” on left side; and “TRAITÉ DE / MECHANIQUE CELESTE / A
La Place” on spine of book at base. The book at the base is by Pierre Simon, marquis de Laplace (1749-1827), which was translated
into English by Bowditch.
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LCP Minutes vol. 6, April 6, 1848, p. 294: "A bust of the late Nathaniel Bowditch was offered for sale for twelve dollars,
and the Treasurer was authorized to purchase it at that price."
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Subject |
Bowditch, Nathaniel, 1773-1838 -- Portraits. |
Genre |
Sculpture. |
Location |
OBJ 549 |
Accession number |
OBJ 549 |