Eros
Model
ca. 1886 (made)
ca. 1886 (made)
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The figure was the sculptor's original model for the Eros of the Shaftsbury Memorial at Piccadilly Circus. A memorial to Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftsbury. It was unveiled at Piccadilly Circus, London on 29 June 1893.
Sir Alfred Gilbert (1854-1934) was a famous British sculptor of the late 19th century. He was also medallist, goldsmith and draughtsman. He was known for his inventiveness and characteristically used many different materials in the same work. His many commissions included for example the celebrated figure of Eros, part of the Shaftsbury memorial.
The commission to produce the memorial had initially been given to Joseph Edgar Boehm, but due to Boehm's other commitments, the commission was passed on to his former pupil Gilbert.
Sir Alfred Gilbert (1854-1934) was a famous British sculptor of the late 19th century. He was also medallist, goldsmith and draughtsman. He was known for his inventiveness and characteristically used many different materials in the same work. His many commissions included for example the celebrated figure of Eros, part of the Shaftsbury memorial.
The commission to produce the memorial had initially been given to Joseph Edgar Boehm, but due to Boehm's other commitments, the commission was passed on to his former pupil Gilbert.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Plaster |
| Brief description | Model, plaster, (6 crates) original full-sized model for "Eros", by Sir Alfred Gilbert, English, ca. 1886 |
| Physical description | In several sections: torso and head, right arm, left arm, right leg, left leg, right wing, left wing (both with detachable feathers), headdress in two parts. |
| Object history | Given by Mr. Gerald Keith, Holborn, London, in 1937, it was registered as a reproduction until 1985, when it was given an inventory number for that year. Mr Keith was the former Director of A.B. Burton, Founders, Thames Ditton and Gilbert's former solicitor and major legatee. The founders A.B. Burton cast the the Liverpool replica of Eros for Sefton Park, as well as Gilbert's Alexandra Memorial; they also cast Frampton's statue for Peter Pan for Kensington Gardens. |
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| Summary | The figure was the sculptor's original model for the Eros of the Shaftsbury Memorial at Piccadilly Circus. A memorial to Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftsbury. It was unveiled at Piccadilly Circus, London on 29 June 1893. Sir Alfred Gilbert (1854-1934) was a famous British sculptor of the late 19th century. He was also medallist, goldsmith and draughtsman. He was known for his inventiveness and characteristically used many different materials in the same work. His many commissions included for example the celebrated figure of Eros, part of the Shaftsbury memorial. The commission to produce the memorial had initially been given to Joseph Edgar Boehm, but due to Boehm's other commitments, the commission was passed on to his former pupil Gilbert. |
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| Accession number | A.6-1985 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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