Plaster Collection (#5)

Le Silence, 1842 / 43. Creator: Antoine-Augustin Preault
Le Silence, 1842/43

A Burgher of Calais (Jean d Aire), modeled 1889. Creator: Auguste Rodin
A Burgher of Calais (Jean d Aire), modeled 1889

Bacchus Consoling Ariadne, c. 1892. Creator: Jules Dalou
Bacchus Consoling Ariadne, c. 1892

Bust of a Young Man, 1877. Creator: Jules Dalou
Bust of a Young Man, 1877

Fall of a Cavalier, 1831. Creator: Antonin-Marie Moine
Fall of a Cavalier, 1831

Seated Cat, c. 1875. Creator: Unknown
Seated Cat, c. 1875

Fruit sculpture, 1800 / 1900. Creator: Unknown
Fruit sculpture, 1800/1900

Death mask of Napoleon, 1821. Creator: Antommarchi, Francesco Carlo (1780-1838)
Death mask of Napoleon, 1821. Found in the Collection of the Musee de l Armee, Paris

Model of the conjoined brains of Ladan and Laleh Bijani used by Dr. Ben Carson, 2003
African-American neurosurgeon, author, and politician Benjamin Solomon Carson Sr. (born 1951) served as the 17th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from 2017 to 2021

Bust of Robert Fulton (painted plaster)
650404 Bust of Robert Fulton (painted plaster) by Gifford, Sanford Robinson (1823-80); height: 68.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Painted Plaster Bust of Robert Fulton (Platre Original)

Ariadne, (paster relief painted and gilt)
828391 Ariadne, (paster relief painted and gilt) by Bell, Robert Anning (1863-1933); 62.2x36.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ariadne. Robert Anning Bell (1863-1933)

Ascension of St. John the Evangelist, 1435-43 (polychrome stucco)
3508278 Ascension of St. John the Evangelist, 1435-43 (polychrome stucco) by Donatello, (c.1386-1466); Old Sacristy, San Lorenzo, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Donatello)

Priscilla, 1920 (plaster)
6198867 Priscilla, 1920 (plaster) by MacGillivray, James Pittendrigh (1856-1938); 43.2x25.4x16.8 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info)

Ina Macgillivray, 20th century (plaster)
6198866 Ina Macgillivray, 20th century (plaster) by MacGillivray, James Pittendrigh (1856-1938); 35.6x35.6 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Plaster statue by Adrien Gandez depicting Italian-born French composer Jean-Baptiste Lully as a child (engraving)
5207900 Plaster statue by Adrien Gandez depicting Italian-born French composer Jean-Baptiste Lully as a child (engraving) by French School

Recent Discoveries at Pompeii (engraving)
1624190 Recent Discoveries at Pompeii (engraving) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Recent Discoveries at Pompeii)

M Jablochkoffs Electric Light Apparatus (engraving)
1621620 M Jablochkoffs Electric Light Apparatus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: M Jablochkoffs Electric Light Apparatus)

Dancer with finger on chin (plaster) (detail) (see also 698750)
698751 Dancer with finger on chin (plaster) (detail) (see also 698750) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822) (after); BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan, Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt, Academie des Beaux-Arts

Mythological Scene with the Zodiac (fresco)
2906625 Mythological Scene with the Zodiac (fresco) by Italian School, (18th century); Palazzo Soranzo Piovene, Venice, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Mount Nelson Hotel, The Dining Room (b / w photo)
3092505 Mount Nelson Hotel, The Dining Room (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mount Nelson Hotel, The Dining Room)

Lord Thomas Darcys monument in St. Botolph s
Lord Darcies monument in St. Botolphs church, Aldgate. Lord Thomas Darcy, 1st Baron Darcy, depicted wrapped in a shroud. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members

Headfort House. Eating Parlor, Chimney Piece, 1771 (pen & ink and wash on paper)
XYC277124 Headfort House. Eating Parlor, Chimney Piece, 1771 (pen & ink and wash on paper) by Adam, Robert (1728-92); 36.8x65.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Paul Mellon

Gustav Mahlers Death Mask, 1911 (plaster) (b / w photo)
XJF275619 Gustav Mahlers Death Mask, 1911 (plaster) (b/w photo) by Austrian School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gustav Mahler (1860-1911); Austrian composer and conductor; ); Austrian

Plaster decoration at the New Oxford Theatre
A workman seen high up in the roof of the New Oxford Theatre in the process of erecting plaster decoration from Messrs. White Allom for Charles B. Cochran

Crewe Hall, Cheshire (w / c & gouache)
MAL64243 Crewe Hall, Cheshire (w/c & gouache) by Nash, Joseph (1809-78); Private Collection; eMallett Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

After the Fight, Anthropomorphic dog, New Years Greeting Card (chromolitho)
6030388 After the Fight, Anthropomorphic dog, New Years Greeting Card (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Fight)

Holkham II. 13, folio from Album Ashby II (w / c on paper)
5673787 Holkham II. 13, folio from Album Ashby II (w/c on paper) by Bartoli, Francesco (1675-1730); 26.3x17.2 cm; By kind permission of the Earl of Leicester

Modern Oriental Plasterers at Work, showing some of the operations in tempering plaster (engraving)
5202114 Modern Oriental Plasterers at Work, showing some of the operations in tempering plaster (engraving) by English School

Heroic Head of Pierre de Wissant, One of the Burghers of Calais, 1886 (plaster)
490987 Heroic Head of Pierre de Wissant, One of the Burghers of Calais, 1886 (plaster) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); h:85.09 w:60.96 d:50.80 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

A Norman Shaw house in Hampstead (b / w photo)
STC439614 A Norman Shaw house in Hampstead (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Image Pedlar, c. 1844 (oil on canvas)
NYH150004 The Image Pedlar, c.1844 (oil on canvas) by Edmonds, Francis William (1806-63); 84.5x107.3 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; American

Gabled houses from the Interregnum (1650s) on Winchester Street, London Wall, 1804. Characters on the right pavement include Professor of Languages Count John Theodora de Verdion with umbrella

Interregnum timber and plaster houses on Long
Old timber and plaster houses from the Interregnum (1650s) on the north side of Long Lane, Smithfield, 1810. Inhabited by soft wood turners

Stuart Houses in the Foliated Style
Stuart Houses from the reign of King Charles I in the Foliated Style on the west side of Little Moorfields, 1810. Oak timber house with plaster foliage

Foliage Style houses on London Wall street, 1808
Stuart Houses from the reign of King Charles I in the Foliated Style on the south side of London Wall street, 1808. Oak timber house with plaster foliage

Old Stuart houses at the south corner of Hosier
Old Stuart houses from the reign of King James I at the south corner of Hosier Lane, Smithfield, 1795. External specimen of the Plain Gable Style. Demolished 1809

Room on the first floor of Sir Paul Pindar s
Room on the first floor of Sir Paul Pindars house, Bishopsgate Street, 1810. Wood panel walls, stone chimney piece and plaster ceiling and cornices

Upper room in a Tudor mansion on Hart Street
Upper apartment in a magnificent Tudor mansion standing on Hart Street, Crutched Friars, 1792. Internal specimen of the Decorated Style with oak panels and plaster ceiling and cornices, 16th century

Plaster cast of a womans body from the Via Stabiana now in the Museum of Pompeii. Chromolithograph by Victor Steeger after an illustration by Geremia Discanno from Emile Presuhns Les Plus Belles

Plaster cast of a mans body from the Via Stabiana, now in the Museum of Pompeii. Chromolithograph by Victor Steeger after an illustration by Geremia Discanno from Emile Presuhns Les Plus Belles

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"Unveiling the Artistry of Plaster: From Minoan Crete to Dalí's Studio" Step into the world of plaster, a versatile material that has left its mark throughout history. In ancient times, Minoan artists adorned their palaces in Crete with intricate plaster designs, showcasing their creativity and skill. One such masterpiece is the Prince of the Lilies fresco, depicting a noble figure surrounded by delicate floral motifs. Fast forward to more recent times, and we find ourselves captivated by the surrealistic creations within Dalí's Studio. Here, plaster becomes a medium for imagination as Salvador Dalí molds his eccentric visions into tangible forms. But plaster's influence extends beyond art studios; it can be found even in unexpected places. Take Sparrowes House in Ipswich, Suffolk – also known as The Ancient House – where ornate plasterwork adorns its historic walls, transporting visitors back to another era and has played a role in preserving history itself. In Pompeii's Macellum, an injured man's body was encased in a plaster cast after Mount Vesuvius' devastating eruption froze him forever in time. This haunting image serves as a reminder of both tragedy and resilience. In medicine and first aid practices alike, plaster proves invaluable. St John Ambulance provides essential care with their first aid hampers equipped with this vital material - ready to mend broken bones or support injuries when needed most. Meanwhile, on stage and screen alike, actors like Vivien Leigh have donned elaborate costumes made from casts created by talented artist Angus McBean using none other than. . plaster. Beyond its practical uses lies yet another facet of beauty - Atauriques - delicate patterns carved into wet plaster before drying to create stunning decorative elements seen across various architectural styles around the world. Even science finds value in this humble substance; microscopic images reveal how antiseptic pads are constructed using plaster, ensuring cleanliness and protection in wound care.