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Description: | Broad, low sculptural group in neo-classical style. Two female seated figures with three male figures surrounding them. Female figures (one possibly is Minerva) receiving gift (could be a basket of coal) from male figure. A further male figures to the rear of the sculpture is pushing a tram of coal whilst the other uses a pickaxe. Mining tools, lamps and wreaths are placed around the sculpture. Stone relief to side of group depicts one male figure giving assistance to another who is reclining, presumably injured. Additional Information: Allegorical representation of mining | Subjects: | Sculpture | Source: | Vads | Creator: | Sculptor: Hodge, Albert | Identifier: | http://www.vads.ac.uk/large.php?uid=6717... | Go to resource |
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