George Gordon Byron (1788-1824), when 6th Baron Byron signed and dated 1817
Marble | 60.0 x 29.3 x 22.2 cm (whole object) | RCIN 35425
Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844)
George Gordon Byron (1788-1824), when 6th Baron Byron signed and dated 1817
Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844)
George Gordon Byron (1788-1824), when 6th Baron Byron signed and dated 1817
Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844)
George Gordon Byron (1788-1824), when 6th Baron Byron signed and dated 1817
Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844)
George Gordon Byron (1788-1824), when 6th Baron Byron signed and dated 1817
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A white marble bust of Lord Byron depicted looking straight ahead, with curled hair brushed forward. Squared off shoulders and square, panelled plinth.
Provenance
The bust was bequeathed to King George V 1914 by Charlotte, Lady Dorchester, daughter of Lord Hobhouse, for whom the bust was modelled.
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Medium and techniques
Marble
Measurements
60.0 x 29.3 x 22.2 cm (whole object)
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