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Monument design

Drawing
1737-1823 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Conception of a group of the 'Massacre of the Innocents'. 1 of 100 designs for monuments etc.
Unsuccessful design in competition for a monument to Captains Hervey and Huff.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMonument design
Materials and techniques
Pencil, pen and ink and wash
Brief description
Drawing, design for a monument to Captains Hervey and Huff, pen and ink and wash, Joseph Nollekens
Physical description
Conception of a group of the 'Massacre of the Innocents'. 1 of 100 designs for monuments etc.
Unsuccessful design in competition for a monument to Captains Hervey and Huff.
Dimensions
  • Height: 15 1/2in
  • Width: 8 1/4in
Marks and inscriptions
Inscribed 'a genius presents Medallions of Captain Harvey and Captain Hutt to Britania, who aided by Neptun[e] subdues Anarchy 1st July 1794. Vide Model'
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
E.4373-1920

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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