Sir Joshua Jebb KCB (1793-1863)
Bust
ca. 1865 (carved)
ca. 1865 (carved)
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This bust, made by Patrick MacDowell (1799-1870) in ca. 1865 is a posthumous portrait, probably commissioned by the sitter's widow. Sir Joshua Jebb was Surveyor-General of Prisons. He was responsible in part for the construction of Pentonville prison in Islington, north London, described as a 'model prison', and for the one in Portland, the Isle of Wight.
Patrick MacDowell (1799-1870) was an Irish, Belfast born, sculptor, who was initially apprenticed to a London coachbuilder. Later he trained under the sculptor Peter Francis Chenu. He attended the Royal Academy Schools, but already after two years he had a well merited and established reputation as a sculptor. His most important work is probably the memorial to Frederick Richard Chichester, Earl of Belfast (d. 1853) in Belfast Castle, but he is best known for his group depicting Europe for the Albert Memorial in Kensington Gardens.
Patrick MacDowell (1799-1870) was an Irish, Belfast born, sculptor, who was initially apprenticed to a London coachbuilder. Later he trained under the sculptor Peter Francis Chenu. He attended the Royal Academy Schools, but already after two years he had a well merited and established reputation as a sculptor. His most important work is probably the memorial to Frederick Richard Chichester, Earl of Belfast (d. 1853) in Belfast Castle, but he is best known for his group depicting Europe for the Albert Memorial in Kensington Gardens.
Object details
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| Title | Sir Joshua Jebb KCB (1793-1863) (assigned by artist) |
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| Brief description | Bust, marble, Sir Joshua Jebb K.C.B., by Patrick MacDowell R.A., Irish, made in England, ca. 1865 |
| Physical description | Marble bust of a bearded man, Sir Joshua Jebb, facing slightly to his right, wearing a loosely draped cloak or robe. |
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| Credit line | Given by Lady Amelia Jebb, widow of the sitter |
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| Summary | This bust, made by Patrick MacDowell (1799-1870) in ca. 1865 is a posthumous portrait, probably commissioned by the sitter's widow. Sir Joshua Jebb was Surveyor-General of Prisons. He was responsible in part for the construction of Pentonville prison in Islington, north London, described as a 'model prison', and for the one in Portland, the Isle of Wight. Patrick MacDowell (1799-1870) was an Irish, Belfast born, sculptor, who was initially apprenticed to a London coachbuilder. Later he trained under the sculptor Peter Francis Chenu. He attended the Royal Academy Schools, but already after two years he had a well merited and established reputation as a sculptor. His most important work is probably the memorial to Frederick Richard Chichester, Earl of Belfast (d. 1853) in Belfast Castle, but he is best known for his group depicting Europe for the Albert Memorial in Kensington Gardens. |
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| Accession number | 550-1883 |
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| Record created | January 13, 2003 |
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