Design
ca.1725-1760 (made)
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Design for a memorial showing a female figure, holding a banner over the bust of a man on a pedestal, surrounded by naval trophies. Inscribed in pen on the back with a number, price, and dimensions.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Pen and ink and wash on paper |
| Brief description | Design for a memorial by John Rysbrack, showing a female figure, holding a banner over the bust of a man on a pedestal, surrounded by naval trophies. Great Britain, ca.1725-1760. |
| Physical description | Design for a memorial showing a female figure, holding a banner over the bust of a man on a pedestal, surrounded by naval trophies. Inscribed in pen on the back with a number, price, and dimensions. |
| Dimensions |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Inscribed in pen 'No. (2) £650 The Height - 14 ft. 4 in. 6 pts. Width - 8. 3. 0.' |
| Object history | This design bears some resemblance to the memorial to the second and third Dukes of Beaufort in Badminton Church, Gloucestershire. E.431, E.433, E.435, E.437, E.439, E.444, E.452 and E.453 are from the collection of Nathaniel Hone (1718-1784). |
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| Bibliographic reference | Victoria & Albert Museum Department of Engraving Illustration and Design & Department of Paintings, Accessions 1946. London: Published under the Authority of the Ministry of Education, 1949. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.433-1946 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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