Nicolò Paganini
Bust
1832 (made)
1832 (made)
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This marble bust representing Nicolò Paganini - the violin virtuoso (1782-1840) - is made by the sculptor Henry Westmacott, in 1832, in Edinburgh.
Paganini's only visit to England and Scotland took place in the years 1831-2 and this bust probably commemorates this occasion.
Henry Westmacott (1784-1961) was the son of Richard Westmacott the Elder (1747-1808). The Westmacott was a prominent family of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century English sculptors. Henry is particularly known for the prodigious quantity of chimneypieces he produced.
Paganini's only visit to England and Scotland took place in the years 1831-2 and this bust probably commemorates this occasion.
Henry Westmacott (1784-1961) was the son of Richard Westmacott the Elder (1747-1808). The Westmacott was a prominent family of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century English sculptors. Henry is particularly known for the prodigious quantity of chimneypieces he produced.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | Nicolò Paganini (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Marble |
| Brief description | Bust, marble, Nicolò Paganini, by Henry Westmacott, Britain (Edinburgh), 1832 |
| Physical description | Bust placed on tall pedestal. The subject looks slightly to his left. He has long hair and side whiskers which meet under the chin. He wears a cloak open at the neck. Signed and dated at back. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'HENRY WESTMACOTT SCULPTOR/EDINBURGH . 1832.' Note on the back |
| Object history | Probably commissioned by the sculptor by Sir Henry Tate, who was a relative of the Booth family. In the possession of Mr Bromley Booth, then by descent to Mr George E. Booth. Bequeathed to the donor by Mr George E. Booth in 1954. Originally offered by the donor to the Tate Gallery, it was considered a more appropriate acquisition for the Victoria and Albert Museum, a suggestion with which the donor was happy to concur. Given by Mrs. K. Dawson together with the original pedestal, in 1955. |
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| Summary | This marble bust representing Nicolò Paganini - the violin virtuoso (1782-1840) - is made by the sculptor Henry Westmacott, in 1832, in Edinburgh. Paganini's only visit to England and Scotland took place in the years 1831-2 and this bust probably commemorates this occasion. Henry Westmacott (1784-1961) was the son of Richard Westmacott the Elder (1747-1808). The Westmacott was a prominent family of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century English sculptors. Henry is particularly known for the prodigious quantity of chimneypieces he produced. |
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| Accession number | A.12-1955 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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