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This female statue is one of two Lazzaroni pieces, commissioned by Thomas Hamilton, found in the vestibule. Similarly to her counterpart, who stands opposite her on the western side of the vestibule, she is depicted in a classical style and made from…

This neoclassical plaster statue, commissioned by Thomas Hamilton, came from the Edinburgh workshop of Anthony Lazzaroni. The statue stands to the west side of the vestibule opposite another of Lazzaroni's female figures.

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This female figure, who has a quite elaborate hairstyle, is found represented in the northwest and southeast corners of the Great Hall.

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In total 24 female figures stand above the architrave in the Great Hall. However, there are only…

This figure is found in the northeast and southwest corners of the Great Hall, her left hand reaches under her robe whilst her right is placed on her head.

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In total 24 female figures stand above the architrave in the Great Hall.…

This classical female figure stands fully draped and is portrayed holding her long hair above both of her shoulders.

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In total 24 female figures stand above the architrave in the Great Hall. However, there are only eight unique figures…

This fully draped figure appears to be holding a scroll in her right hand. This may be a reference to Clio, the muse of history, who is traditionally depicted with a set of tablets or a scroll, although it is usually open. In any case, the presence…

This figure stands with her arms behind her back and is fully draped, although her arms are bare. As with the majority of the statues in the hall she possesses no symbols which distinguish her as Hygeia or any other particular classical…

This fully draped female figure is depicted with her right hand outstretched, whilst in her left hand she holds three plants, probably some fruit or vegetables. There is a ring on her first left finger and she also wears a bracelet, in the shape of a…

This figure is depicted fully draped with the sculptor paying significant attention to portraying the draping of the robe. The statue’s left hand is also seen to be obscured as it is covered by the fabric of the lady’s garments, which again…

This particular figure wears a diadem on her head and stands naked from the waist up with her right hand behind her back. She does not possess any symbols which indicate her particular identity. This figure appears four times in the sequence of…