The Hon. Alexander Francis Henry Campbell
Statue
about 1872 (made)
about 1872 (made)
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| Place of origin |
On acquisition the identity of the subject was not known and the piece was entitled Boy in Highland Dress. It is made by Robert Jackson (active 1840 - 1878) in England in ca. 1872. In 1867 Jackson exhibited at the Royal Academy 'The Hon A. Campbell, youngest son of the Earl of Cawdor', possibly a plaster version of the present piece.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | The Hon. Alexander Francis Henry Campbell (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Marble |
| Brief description | Statue, marble, the Hon. Alexander Francis Henry Campbell, by Robert Jackson, England, ca. 1872 |
| Physical description | Statue, marble. A young boy stands with crossed legs, his weight on the left foor and looking to his rught. In his right hand he holds the handle of a landing net, which rests among leaves on the ground. His right elbow is supported by a tree stump and his left arm is akimbo. He wears a short jacket and waistcoat, kilt, sporran and spats. Inscribed on the side of the circular base. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'R-JACKSON-Sc/29.MAIDA VALE' (on the left of the base) |
| Credit line | Purchased under the bequest of Dr W.L. Hildburgh, F.S.A. |
| Object history | Included in the second day sale of the furniture and effects of Viscount Emlyn, Stackpole Court, held by Strutt and Parker, Lofts & Warner, London, on 20 November 1962, lot 557. Bought by the Museum for £350 in 1969 (Hildburgh Bequest) from David Kenrick Antiques, 198 Fulham Rd, SW10. |
| Historical context | Sold in the Stackpole Court (Pembrokeshire) sale on 20th November 1962, described as 'A white sculptured marble statue. A Campbell wearing the kilt, 4 ft 10 in high.' |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | On acquisition the identity of the subject was not known and the piece was entitled Boy in Highland Dress. It is made by Robert Jackson (active 1840 - 1878) in England in ca. 1872. In 1867 Jackson exhibited at the Royal Academy 'The Hon A. Campbell, youngest son of the Earl of Cawdor', possibly a plaster version of the present piece. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.191-1969 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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