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This image of Thomas Chatterton appears in the painting, 'Some Who Have Made Bristol Famous' by Ernest Board in 1930. The full painting shows a symbolic gathering of men and women, whose lives span nearly 800 years, standing in front of Temple Gate. The selection of people concentrates on early explorers, philanthropists and 'worthy' Victorians.

K917, Ernest Board, Some Who Have Made Bristol Famous (image/tiff)

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Object Number: K917

Collection: Fine Art

Object Name: painting

Title: Some Who Have Made Bristol Famous

Artist: BOARD, Ernest

Description: oil on canvas, in ornate frame. The full painting shows a symbolic gathering of men and women, whose lives span nearly 800 years, standing in front of Temple Gate. The selection of people concentrates on early explorers, philanthropists and 'worthy' Victorians.

On Display at M Shed, Bristol People Gallery

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Named Collection: City of Bristol Collection

Date of Production: 1930

Association Name: CHATTERTON, Thomas

: More, Hannah

: Southey, Robert

: Cabot, John

: Grace, W G.

Associated Date: 1930

Credit Line: Given anonymously, 1930.

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Detail from 'Some Who Have Made Bristol Famous'

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Detail from 'Some Who Have Made Bristol Famous'

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