Queen Victoria
Statuette
19th century (made), 1898 (designed)
19th century (made), 1898 (designed)
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This decorative statuette of a Queen Victoria by Edward Onslow Ford is an example of the so-called 'New Sculpture', a British movement of the second half of the 19th century. It exhibits a sensitive naturalism, while drawing on Italian renaissance traditions. The object comes direct from one of the artist's descendants, making it a particularly interesting acquisition.
Object details
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| Title | Queen Victoria (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Cast bronze |
| Brief description | Statuette, bronze, bust of Queen Victoria, by Edward Onslow Ford, Britain, 19th century |
| Physical description | Bronze statuette, bust of Queen Victoria wearing crown and veil. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed from the estate of Gordon Max Onslow Ford |
| Object history | Bequeathed, together with A.5 to A.8-2004, by Gordon Max Onslow Ford, in 2004. |
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| Summary | This decorative statuette of a Queen Victoria by Edward Onslow Ford is an example of the so-called 'New Sculpture', a British movement of the second half of the 19th century. It exhibits a sensitive naturalism, while drawing on Italian renaissance traditions. The object comes direct from one of the artist's descendants, making it a particularly interesting acquisition. |
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| Accession number | A.9-2004 |
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| Record created | August 25, 2004 |
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