Tombstone, memorial to James Roger Cross
Model
ca. 1932 (made)
ca. 1932 (made)
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The central relief, which contains the inscription, is in coloured plaster, as are the rosettes, three of which are missing. The two remaining rosettes show traces of gilding.
According to E. Machell Cox, in his Commemorative Catalogue to an Exhibition of Models and Designs by the late Sir Alfred Gilbert (1936), this is the working model for a memorial to be carried out in marble and bronze. It is not known whether the memorial was ever erected.
Alderman James Conrad Cross (1879-1952) was Lord Mayor of Liverpool in 1931 and 1932. On 23 July 1932 he unveiled the aluminium replica of Gilbert's figure of Eros given to the City of Liverpool by George Audley. It is possible that Cross commissioned the memorial, which may be to his son, from Gilbert after that unveiling.
Sir Alfred Gilbert (1854-1934) was a famous British sculptor of the late 19th century. He was also medallist, goldsmith and draughtsman. He was known for his inventiveness and characteristically used many different materials in the same work. He epitomised the movement known as the “New Sculpture”, with a new focus on naturalistic forms. His many commissions included for example the celebrated figure of Eros, part of the Shaftsbury memorial.
According to E. Machell Cox, in his Commemorative Catalogue to an Exhibition of Models and Designs by the late Sir Alfred Gilbert (1936), this is the working model for a memorial to be carried out in marble and bronze. It is not known whether the memorial was ever erected.
Alderman James Conrad Cross (1879-1952) was Lord Mayor of Liverpool in 1931 and 1932. On 23 July 1932 he unveiled the aluminium replica of Gilbert's figure of Eros given to the City of Liverpool by George Audley. It is possible that Cross commissioned the memorial, which may be to his son, from Gilbert after that unveiling.
Sir Alfred Gilbert (1854-1934) was a famous British sculptor of the late 19th century. He was also medallist, goldsmith and draughtsman. He was known for his inventiveness and characteristically used many different materials in the same work. He epitomised the movement known as the “New Sculpture”, with a new focus on naturalistic forms. His many commissions included for example the celebrated figure of Eros, part of the Shaftsbury memorial.
Object details
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| Title | Tombstone, memorial to James Roger Cross (named collection) |
| Materials and techniques | Plaster |
| Brief description | Tombstone, model, plaster, memorial to James Roger Cross, by Sir Alfred Gilbert, England, ca. 1932 |
| Physical description | Tombstone, plaster. The central relief which contains the inscription is in coloured plaster as are the rosettes, three of which are missing. The two remaining show traces of gilding. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'JAMES.ROGER./CROSS/sept.22nd.1932/aged/15 years' (in the cross-shaped inset relief) |
| Credit line | Presented by Art Fund and Mr. Sigismund Goetze |
| Object history | In the studio of the sculptor at the time of his death. Given by Mr Sigismund Goetze and the National Art Collections Fund in 1936, together with Mus. Nos. A.88-1936 to A.98-1936. |
| Summary | The central relief, which contains the inscription, is in coloured plaster, as are the rosettes, three of which are missing. The two remaining rosettes show traces of gilding. According to E. Machell Cox, in his Commemorative Catalogue to an Exhibition of Models and Designs by the late Sir Alfred Gilbert (1936), this is the working model for a memorial to be carried out in marble and bronze. It is not known whether the memorial was ever erected. Alderman James Conrad Cross (1879-1952) was Lord Mayor of Liverpool in 1931 and 1932. On 23 July 1932 he unveiled the aluminium replica of Gilbert's figure of Eros given to the City of Liverpool by George Audley. It is possible that Cross commissioned the memorial, which may be to his son, from Gilbert after that unveiling. Sir Alfred Gilbert (1854-1934) was a famous British sculptor of the late 19th century. He was also medallist, goldsmith and draughtsman. He was known for his inventiveness and characteristically used many different materials in the same work. He epitomised the movement known as the “New Sculpture”, with a new focus on naturalistic forms. His many commissions included for example the celebrated figure of Eros, part of the Shaftsbury memorial. |
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| Accession number | A.99-1936 |
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| Record created | December 10, 2002 |
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