The Drummer Boy - National Museum, Cardiff, Wales.
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The young drummer soldier is an exact replica of a figure on the South African War memorial to the King's Regiment in Liverpool. Sculpted by Sir William Goscombe John, This bronze sculpture is located in the National Museum Cardiff.
Waymark Code: WMEBZ5
Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/04/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2
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The words below are written on the plaque by the sculpture.

"The sculptor wrote in 1925 that this was one of his 'best and most popular works'. Goscombe John himself suggested its location in the Museum's entrance hall. The young soldier is a replica of a figure on the South African War memorial to the King's Regiment in Liverpool. A small painted plaster model for the sculpture is also on display in upstairs in gallery 7. Goscombe John described the boy, who, at the Battle of Dettingen of 1743 'seated on a battered earthwork and shouting to his comrades, beats a stirring and joyful call to arms, forgetful of all sorrow'."

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Museum Open 10am–5pm Tuesday–Sunday (Galleries close at 4:45pm)

Name: The Drummer Boy

Artist Name: Sir William Goscombe John

Date created or placed: 1925

Materials used: Cast Bronze.

Location: The entrance hall to the National Museum of Wales.
Where is original located?: ST JOHNS GARDENS, LIVERPOOL, UK.

Where is this replica located?: National Museum Cardiff, Wales

Who created the original?: SIR WILLIAM GOSCOMBE JOHN

Internet Link about Original: http://www.ukniwm.org.uk/server/show/conMemorial.1285/fromUkniwmSearch/1

Year Original was Created (approx. ok): 09TH SEPTEMBER 1905

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