Henry VII
Bust
ca. 1850 (made)
ca. 1850 (made)
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The bust reproduces the upper part of the effigy on Torrigiano's monument of King Henry VII in Westminster Abbey, executed by Torrigiano between 1512 and 1519. On acquisition it was believed to be Torrigiano's work. It's history can be traced back to the middle of the 19th century. The base is more in the manner of Pugin than of any of Torregiano's contemporaries'.
Pietro Torrigiano (1472-1528) was an Italian sculptor also active in France, the Netherlands, Spain, and perhaps Portugal. He is well known for breaking Michelangelo's nose and he is credited with introducing the Italian Renaissance style to England.
Pietro Torrigiano (1472-1528) was an Italian sculptor also active in France, the Netherlands, Spain, and perhaps Portugal. He is well known for breaking Michelangelo's nose and he is credited with introducing the Italian Renaissance style to England.
Object details
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| Title | Henry VII (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Bust, bronze, of King Henry VII, after Pietro Torrigiano's original effigy of Henry VII in Westminster Abbey, Britain, ca. 1850 |
| Physical description | The King wears a ridged cap and hooded gown, with a tasselled cord round his neck. The square moulded base is decorated with ornaments in relief and recessed quatrefoils. |
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| Object history | Was in the possession of Mr Henry Catt in 1862. Purchased by the Museum in London in 1862 for 150. Although the vendor is not recorded. it was probably purchased from Mr Henry Catt. On long term loan to Kings College, Cambridge from 1986. The bust is taken from the effigy to Henry VII in Westminster Abbey, executed by Torrigiano between 1512 and 1519. |
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| Summary | The bust reproduces the upper part of the effigy on Torrigiano's monument of King Henry VII in Westminster Abbey, executed by Torrigiano between 1512 and 1519. On acquisition it was believed to be Torrigiano's work. It's history can be traced back to the middle of the 19th century. The base is more in the manner of Pugin than of any of Torregiano's contemporaries'. Pietro Torrigiano (1472-1528) was an Italian sculptor also active in France, the Netherlands, Spain, and perhaps Portugal. He is well known for breaking Michelangelo's nose and he is credited with introducing the Italian Renaissance style to England. |
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| Accession number | 7916-1862 |
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| Record created | October 16, 2008 |
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