FDA-Sc.20-2017
Parts
Object number
FDA-Sc.20-2017
Object type
Identification
Title
Prince Albert
Description
Sculpted bust of a young man, with sideburns and a moustache, wearing in classical robes
Comments
'The only new feature in the Upper School since last year consists in the addition of exquisitely sculpted busts of Her Majesty and the Prince Consort, presented to them by the College. We cannot, however, compliment them on the judgment displayed in choosing a position for the figures of the Queen and Prince. They are placed above the principal entrance, almost out of sight, and looking from instead of towards each other.'
[Reading Mercury, Saturday, 31 July 1852]
'I do not know who the Prince Albert is by. The young Queen is by Thomas Thornycroft...'
['Eton Busts' by Oliver Van Oss, Etoniana, No.123, November 29, 1969, p.357]
[Reading Mercury, Saturday, 31 July 1852]
'I do not know who the Prince Albert is by. The young Queen is by Thomas Thornycroft...'
['Eton Busts' by Oliver Van Oss, Etoniana, No.123, November 29, 1969, p.357]
Other number
FDA-A.120-2010
Description
Content (person)
Albert, 1819 - 1861 (Sitter)
Dimension note
30½in. high
Inscription
Lettered on the wall sconce that supports the bust: 'PRINCE ALBERT'
Material
marble
Production
Person
History and association
Associated object
FDA-Sc.71-2017 (copy after original)
Object history note
Provenance: Commissioned by Eton College in c.1852
