FDA-Sc.21-2017
Parts
Object number
FDA-Sc.21-2017
Object type
Identification
Title
Queen Victoria
Description
Sculpted bust of a young woman in classical dress
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 entrne, almost out of sight, and looking from instead of towards each other.'
[Reading Mercury, Saturday 31 July 1852]
[Reading Mercury, Saturday 31 July 1852]
Other number
FDA-A.121-2010
Description
Content (person)
Victoria, 1819 - 1901 (Sitter)
Dimension note
30in. high
Inscription
Signed (incised) on supporting column at back of bust: "THORNYCROFT SC"
Lettered on the wall sconce that supports the bust: 'QUEEN VICTORIA'
Lettered on the wall sconce that supports the bust: 'QUEEN VICTORIA'
Material
marble
Production
Person
Thornycroft, William Hamo, 1850 - 1925 (Sculptor)
History and association
Object history note
Provenance: Commissioned by Eton College in c.1852
