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The college possesses two busts of James Gregory. It was recorded in the College's minutes that this bust was ‘a valuable gift’, donated by Dr Keiller in May 1863. It is not known who created this plaster bust of Gregory in classical robes,…

This marble bust is the work of the American sculptor, Hiram Powers, who moved to Florence with his family in 1837, in order to improve his work in marble. Soon after moving to Florence Powers’ first child, James Gibson Powers, died at the age of…

This bronze bust is a copy of an original which was cast in 1998 for the officers of the Territorial Army Services. The work offers a contemporary, realist depiction of Queen Elizabeth with close attention paid to execution of the fine details. It…

This bust offers a classical depiction of Hippocrates, with his chest and shoulders left undraped. This piece contrasts with the two identical busts of Hippocrates which are also found in the College's collection. Whilst all three are of a classical…

It is not known who created this plaster bust of Galen which represents the smallest bust in the College's collection. It is less than half the size of a standard portrait bust and is executed in a classical style.

Galen also appears in a roundel…

This plaster bust depicts Turner draped in robes in a classicised style; the piece is also arguably idealising in its portrayal of Turner. The bust appears to be a plaster copy of a bust of Turner, made by Timothy Butler in 1837 and paid for by…

According to the council minutes in November 1887 Dr Wyllie had ‘asked the Council to take some steps procuring a bust of the late Dr. Haldane’, and therefore the treasurer was instructed to ‘ascertain informally the cost of one understood to…

It is not known who created this plaster bust of Rutherford. The artist depicts Rutherford in contemporary dress and he appears to be wearing his academic robe.

Daniel Rutherford (1749 - 1819)

Having studied under William Cullen and Joseph…

It is not known who created this bust of Asklepios (Asclapius), although it is possible that they came from a supplier such as Brucciani & Co. However, it appears to be identical to the bust of Asklepios which is found above the main door into the…

It is not known who created this classical bust of Asklepios (Asclapius), although it is possible that it came from a supplier such as Brucciani & Co. This bust is similar to the bust of Asklepios found in the Sibbald Library. However, in contrast to…