FDA-Sc.37-2017
Parts
Object number
FDA-Sc.37-2017
Object type
Identification
Title
Frederick, Lord North
Description
Sculpted bust of a man, with queued hair, clean shaven, in jacket, waistcoat and sash
Comments
'The Earl of Guilford has just made a present to Eton College of the bust of his uncle, the minister, Lord North. The bust is a recently executed copy by Behnes, from the original by Bacon. It has been placed in the private library of the college.'
[Windsor and Eton Express, Saturday, 9 July 1842]
[Windsor and Eton Express, Saturday, 9 July 1842]
Other number
FDA-A.137-210
Description
Content (person)
Dimension note
31½in. high
Inscription
Lettered on wall sconce beneath the bust: 'NORTH'
Production
Person
Behnes, William, 1791 - 1864 (Sculptor)
Date
1841
History and association
Object history note
Provenance: Presented to Eton College by Francis North, 6th Earl of Guilford (1772–1861) in 1841
References
• Gunnis, R., Dictionary of British Scultpors 1660-1851 (p.47)
