Death Mask of Sir Henry Irving (1838-1905)
Sir George James Frampton (London 1860 - London 1928)
Category
Art / Sculpture
Date
1905
Materials
Gilt plaster
Measurements
264 x 185 x 175 mm
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Smallhythe Place, Kent
NT 1118514
Summary
Gilt plaster, death mask of Sir Henry Irving (1838-1905), by Sir George Frampton RA (London 1860 - 1928), 1905. A gilded plaster cast of the actor Sir Henry Irving, commissioned by the actor-manager Sir George Alexander (1858-1918) who was employed by Irving. Placed within an oak case with hinged doors (NT/SMA/F/141).
Makers and roles
Sir George James Frampton (London 1860 - London 1928), sculptor