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Figure of Faith
Redfern, James, born 1837 - died 1876 - Enlarge image
Figure of Faith
- Object:
Photograph
- Place of origin:
Coventry (made)
- Date:
1867 (made)
- Artist/Maker:
Redfern, James, born 1837 - died 1876 (designer)
- Materials and Techniques:
Albumen print on paper mounted on card
- Credit Line:
Purchased with the assistance of the Friends of the National Libraries
- Museum number:
E.401-2006
- Gallery location:
Prints & Drawings Study Room, level C, case M, shelf 80
Albumen print of a plaster figure by the sculptor, James Redfern,(1837-1876), who designed the figures of the Virtues, of which this is the figure of Faith, in about 1865 to 1867, for the flèche of George Gilbert Scott's design of the Albert Memorial. The plaster figures were electroformed in copper by the firm of Francis Skidmore (1817-1896) known as Skidmore's Art Manufactures and Constructive Iron Company at Alma Street, Coventry. Then the figures were gilded in situ once mounted on the spire. The Albert Memorial, Hyde Park, London, was completed in 1874, to commemorate Prince Albert. This albumen print functions as a record for Skidmore's firm.