Tomb of the Reverend Philip Thomas Buard (Tubby) Clayton
Model
ca. 1972 (made)
ca. 1972 (made)
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This is the working model for a tomb of the Rev. Philip Clayton in All Hallows Church, Barking, made by Cecil Thomas in ca. 1972. The Rev. Clayton was the founding Padre of Toc H (formerly known as Talbot House), a youth movement which sought to encourage racial harmony and philanthropic service. He did much to support Leprosy Relief and East End Clubs and Settlements, and travelled widely between 1922 and 1966 on behalf of Toc H. Clayton also wrote on religious and social issues.
Thomas (1885-1976) was an English sculptor and medallist. He trained under his father’s gem engraving business in London and at the Central School of Arts and Crafts, London, where he also specialized in gem engraving. After 1918, when he exhibited sculpture at the Royal Academy for the first time, he became active in that field.
Thomas (1885-1976) was an English sculptor and medallist. He trained under his father’s gem engraving business in London and at the Central School of Arts and Crafts, London, where he also specialized in gem engraving. After 1918, when he exhibited sculpture at the Royal Academy for the first time, he became active in that field.
Object details
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| Title | Tomb of the Reverend Philip Thomas Buard (Tubby) Clayton (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Wood, hardened plasticine and card |
| Brief description | Model, wood, hardened plasticine and card, for tomb of the Reverend Philip Thomas Buard (Tubby) Clayton, by Cecil Thomas, England, ca. 1972 |
| Physical description | This is a working model for a tomb. The recumbent effigy is clothed in vestments, his right hand over his chest, his left arm at his side. A dog sits on a tasselled cushion at his feet. The effigy is supported by four lions, one at each corner. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by the artist |
| Object history | Bequeathed by the artist in 1978 together with other objects, including A.50 and A52-1978. |
| Historical context | This seems to be a working model for Thomas's tomb of the Reverend Philip Thomas Bryard Clayton. |
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| Summary | This is the working model for a tomb of the Rev. Philip Clayton in All Hallows Church, Barking, made by Cecil Thomas in ca. 1972. The Rev. Clayton was the founding Padre of Toc H (formerly known as Talbot House), a youth movement which sought to encourage racial harmony and philanthropic service. He did much to support Leprosy Relief and East End Clubs and Settlements, and travelled widely between 1922 and 1966 on behalf of Toc H. Clayton also wrote on religious and social issues. Thomas (1885-1976) was an English sculptor and medallist. He trained under his father’s gem engraving business in London and at the Central School of Arts and Crafts, London, where he also specialized in gem engraving. After 1918, when he exhibited sculpture at the Royal Academy for the first time, he became active in that field. |
| Bibliographic reference | Bilbey, Diane with Trusted, Marjorie, British Sculpture 1470 to 2000. A Concise Catalogue of the Collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 2002, p. 468, cat. no. 760 |
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| Accession number | A.51-1978 |
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| Record created | January 9, 2003 |
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