FDA-Sc.42-2017
Parts
Object number
FDA-Sc.42-2017
Object type
Identification
Title
Charles Pratt, 1st Earl Camden
Comments
'The upper school-room of this college has just received an important and very interesting addition to its collection of busts of Eton worthies - viz., those of Lord Chatham and Lord Chancellor Camden. They are both executed by Mr. Behnes, and are considered amongst the finest of his productions. ...The bust of Lord Camden was presented to the college by his grandson, the present marquis, the likeness being taken from original paintings in his lordship's possession. It represents the chancellor in his wig and robes of office, and forms a remarkable contrast to the bust of Lord Chatham, which is placed next to it. The head of the great lawyer is large, and betockens profound and solid capacity; while the fine and angular features of the great orator and statesman bespeak energy and acuteness. The proud spirit of command and superiority seems to breathe in the marble.'
[London Evening Standard, Tuesday, 27 July 1847]
[London Evening Standard, Tuesday, 27 July 1847]
Other number
FDA-A.142-2010
Description
Content (person)
Dimension note
31½in. high
Inscription
Lettered on wall sconce beneath bust: 'CAMDEN'
Material
marble
Production
Person
Behnes, William, 1791 - 1864 (Sculptor)
Date
1846
History and association
Object history note
Provenance: Presented to Eton College by George Charles Pratt, 2nd Marquess Camden (1799-1866) in 1847
References
• Gunnis, R., Dictionary of British Scultpors 1660-1851 (p.47)
