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Sculpture

Derwent Wood sculpture

Inscription

{On the front of the plinth:}
F. Derwent Wood RA, 1871 Sculptor 1926
This example of his work is placed here in his memory by members of the Chelsea Arts Club and other friends.

{On the base of the statue, to the right, is inscribed:}
Derwent Wood

Difficult to photograph this young lady without making it look as if she's shyly fingering her right nipple, which she's not.

Site: Derwent Wood sculpture (1 memorial)

SW3, Chelsea Embankment

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Derwent Wood

Sculptor. Born Francis Derwent Wood at Eskin Place, Caslerigg, St John's, Kes...

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Derwent Wood sculpture

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Chelsea Arts Club

Started in 1890 when a group of friends began meeting informally. At least on...

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