Memorial to Henrietta, Duchess of Gordon
Memorial Monument Design
early May 1766 (made)
early May 1766 (made)
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Design (front and side elevations) for the memorial to Henrietta, Duchess of Gordon. Beneath a memorial tablet supported by two consoles is a recumbent lion, above is a portrait medallion at which a putto is gazing; the whole is surmounted by a shield showing the arms of Gordon impaling Mordaunt. On the reverse is an agreement drawn up probably by Lord Adam Gordon, the Duchess's son.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Memorial to Henrietta, Duchess of Gordon (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | pen and ink and wash |
| Brief description | Peter Scheemakers the Younger. Pen and ink design for the memorial to Henrietta, Duchess of Gordon, for Elgin Cathedral. May 1766 |
| Physical description | Design (front and side elevations) for the memorial to Henrietta, Duchess of Gordon. Beneath a memorial tablet supported by two consoles is a recumbent lion, above is a portrait medallion at which a putto is gazing; the whole is surmounted by a shield showing the arms of Gordon impaling Mordaunt. On the reverse is an agreement drawn up probably by Lord Adam Gordon, the Duchess's son. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr. H.D. Molesworth |
| Object history | The agreement on the back of the above drawing appears to have been drawn up by Lord Adam Gordon (c.1726-1801) one of the sons of the duchess commemorated. The monument, as executed shows slight variations from this preliminary drawing, being set upon a plinth and not resting upon consoles. |
| Bibliographic reference | Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1942, London: HMSO, 1955. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.165-1942 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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