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The wall of the Temple of Diana. Rome c. 1890s

A man reads a book in a shop
A man reads a book in a bookshop, with many strange-looking busts in the background. 1925

Royal wedding 1919 - wedding gift
A bust of Princess Patricia of Connaught by sculptor Clare Sheridan, which she gave as a wedding gift to her husband Captain Alexander Ramsay

Chamber Quartet, 1875
A quartet of musical enthusiasts are surveyed from above by two busts of rather more eminent musicians. Date: 1875

Ernst Rietschel bust Dresden, Germany circa 2008

Phrenology busts, side view. Phrenology was a popular pseudoscience of the nineteenth century. The basis for the theory lay in a misplaced belief that a persons character

Leptis Magna, Libya - Al Hums - some of the dozens of heads of Medusa that used to decorate the Severan Forum. Nowadays some are detached and lie damaged on the ground

Art Studio - Queens College, Harley Street. Ladies sketching a model, with the teacher alongside. Various classical busts surround the studio as inspiration

Thin busts perfected
Advertisement for the ideal corset, manufactured by J. Evans and Co. of London, designed to beautify thin busts

The Artists Room
Four people sit at a table in an artists studio - but where is the artist?

Chamberlain Challenged
Quaintly anticipating events 40 years later, a Chamberlain is challenged by a Churchill - here, Randolph Churchill defies Joseph Chamberlain with busts of Cobden and Bright

Epicurus / Bouillon
EPICURUS AND METRODORUS Greek philosopher (left), and with his chief pupil Metrodorus (right)

Metrodorus / Bouillon
METRODORUS the Younger Greek philosopher of Lampsacus (right), chief pupil of Epicurus (left)

Bust of George Washington, George Washington University, Washington D. C
Bust of George Washington, George Washington University, Washington D.C. United States of America, North America

Hardy monument by Lambert dating from 1898, Kings kitchen garden (Potager du Roi), Versailles, France, Europe

George Washington sculpture, Cheboygan County, Michigan, United States of America, North America

Shakespeare / Immortality
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Playwrights bust crowned by the Nymph of Immortality

Benchers Taking Commons
The Benchers and Members " taking Commons" in the Middle Temple Hall, London

Shakespeare / Monumt / Grave
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE English poet and playwright. His monument in Westminster Abbey, London, which was erected in 1741

Shakespeare / Tomb / Col
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE English poet and playwright. His tomb in the Church of Holy Trinity, Stratford-upon-Avon

Shakespeare / Memorial
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE English poet and playwright. The Shakespeare moemorial bust and tablet, Holy Trinity Church

Shakespeare / Ward / Bust
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Playwright and poet. From the monumental bust at Stratford-on-Avon

Shakespeare / Bell / Sculpt
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Playwright and poet. A full length stature

Shakespeare / Grignion / Bst
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Playwright and poet

Shakespeare / Scriven / Bust
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Playwright and poet

Shakespeare / Thomas / Monmt
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Playwright and poet. Shakespeares monument by Thomas

Shakespeare / Monument / Col
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Poet and playwright

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"Busts: A Glimpse into History, Art, and Culture" Step back in time to Walpole's Strawberry Hill in 1795, where intricate busts adorned the grand halls, immortalizing the elegance of an era. In a realm of literature and drama, Shakespeare's statue stands proudly as a symbol of his timeless genius. Pay homage at Poet Corner and witness the Bard's legacy come alive. Travel to Freiberg, Moravia in Czech Republic and discover the birthplace of Sigmund Freud. Amidst this European gem lies a humble bust that captures the essence of his groundbreaking theories. Unveil the heroes who fought valiantly during the Trojan War through their majestic marble busts. Each one tells a story etched in history for generations to admire. Take a seat on Hogarth's Bench and let your imagination run wild with scenes from his satirical masterpieces. This whimsical bust brings laughter and contemplation side by side. Charles Dickens comes to life through Henry Dexter's exquisite engraving. The details capture Dickens' spirit, transporting us back to Victorian England with every glance. Wander down Castle Howard's ground floor corridor as Sir John Vanbrugh’s architectural marvels surround you. Adorned with captivating busts, this corridor whispers tales of opulence and grandeur. 18 Grosvenor Square unveils Robert Adam’s artistic prowess through its gallery fireplace adorned with delicate sculptures. These intricately crafted busts embody elegance fit for London’s elite society. Enter Westminster Abbey’s Poets Corner where literary giants find eternal rest beneath watchful eyes carved into stone. Here lies inspiration for aspiring writers seeking solace amidst greatness past. A powerful sculpture depicting "Woman With Arms Raised" evokes emotions beyond words can express—a testament to artistry transcending language barriers across cultures throughout history. Athletes frozen in time alongside sculptures tell stories of strength, grace, determination—capturing the essence of human achievement through art.