COLLECTION NAME:
The John Rylands Library
Record
Image Number:
JRL1212328
Image Title:
Theology Directing the Labours of Science and Art
Creator:
Champneys, Basil, 1842-1935
Creator Role:
Architect
Creator:
Cassidy, John, 1860-1939
Creator Role:
Sculptor
Date Created:
1898
Description:
A statue of three figures, Theology Directing the Labours of Science and Art, dominates the historic Entrance Hall. Hewn from Penrith sandstone by John Cassidy, the sculpture took three years to complete and embodies Mrs Rylands’ intention for Nonconformist theology to be the Library’s primary focus.
Subject:
Architecture
Subject:
Library buildings
Subject:
John Rylands Library
Sub-Category:
Sculpture
Technique Used:
Sculpting
Support:
Shawk stone
Creation Site:
England: Manchester
Time Period Covered:
19th Century CE
Places Covered:
England: Greater Manchester: Manchester
Current Site:
The John Rylands Library, Deansgate, Manchester, U.K.
Rights Holder - Image:
The University of Manchester Library
Rights holder - Work:
The University of Manchester Library
Access Rights:
Date Captured (yyyy-mm-dd):
2012-02-13
Image Creation Technique:
Digital capture by Heritage Imaging, The University of Manchester Library
Metadata Language:
eng-GB
Theology Directing the Labours of Science and Art
