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Victoria and Albert Museum
Dr. Samuel Johnson

Dr. Samuel Johnson, 1777 to late 18th century

Dr. Samuel Johnson

1777 to late 18th century · Bust

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Victoria and Albert Museum

London, United Kingdom

It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.

Checked: 7 days ago
In this state since: Sep 25, 2026
Source: The museum's own collection data

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About the sculpture

This lead bust representing Dr. Samuel Johnson was probably made in the late 18th century England, after a clay bust executed by Nollekens in 1777. The production of this bust in lead, a relatively cheap material, implies that other versions might exist, but none is recorded, though four plaster versions and a terracotta version are known. The mahogany pedestal dates from the early 19th century.

Dr Johnson, the literary colossus of his time, is most renowed for the publication of his Dictionary in 1775. Johnson was a friend of the sculptor Nollekens, but hated sitting for his portrait.

Victoria and Albert Museum

Particulars

Accession number: A.63-1926

What it shows

Johnson, Samuel (Dr)

In the catalog

Sources

Victoria and Albert Museum: the museum's own open data · fetched 7 days ago
Image: Victoria and Albert Museum — © Victoria and Albert Museum, London

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