Bust of William Shakespeare
1916 / Joseph Motto & Stephen Rebeck / Cleveland
A bronze bust depicting author William Shakespeare in the British Cultural Gardens, formally known as the Shakespeare Garden. Joseph Motto, one of the two artists who worked on the bust, was a 1912 graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Art whose works are displayed throughout Europe. A sculptor, painter, and ceramicist, Motto taught at both the Cleveland Institute of Art and Hawken School. Motto shared a studio and practice Cleveland sculptor Stephen Rebeck. Together they completed the bust of Shakespeare as a private commission.
Location: British Cultural Garden, 1131 East Blvd
Title
Bust of William Shakespeare
Description
A bronze bust depicting author William Shakespeare in the British Cultural Gardens, formally known as the Shakespeare Garden. Joseph Motto, one of the two artists who worked on the bust, was a 1912 graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Art whose works are displayed throughout Europe. A sculptor, painter, and ceramicist, Motto taught at both the Cleveland Institute of Art and Hawken School. Motto shared a studio and practice Cleveland sculptor Stephen Rebeck. Together they completed the bust of Shakespeare as a private commission.
Date
1916
Subject
Relation
Type
Identifier
1937
Location City
Location County
Provider Entity
Shakespeare's 300th Anniversary Committee
Location Site
Location Street
1131 East Blvd
Location Type
Installation Date
1916
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