Dunham Massey Hall sundial
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 The sundial in 2016 |
The Dunham Massey Hall sundial is a lead sculpture depicting a kneeling black man holding a sundial on his head. It was created during the 18th century, and is variously attributed to Andries Carpentière and Jan van Nost.[1][2]
The sculpture has been described as a degrading depiction of its subject, apparently a caricature called a blackamoor. It was removed from its location outside the National Trust-owned Dunham Massey Hall in June 2020, during the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests.[2][3]
References
- ^ "Dunham Massey says it is "reviewing" a statue depicting a black figure carrying a sundial". Altrincham Today. 2020-06-10. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
- ^ a b "Stately home's 'degrading' statue removed". BBC News. 2020-06-12. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
- ^ "Dunham Massey removes sundial statue as National Trust admits it causes "upset and distress"". Altrincham Today. 2020-06-11. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
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