Bust of a man
George Clarke (1796 - 1842)
Category
Art / Sculpture
Date
circa 1825 - 1842
Materials
Marble
Measurements
640 mm (Height)
Place of origin
London
Collection
Fenton House, London
NT 1449197.1
Summary
Marble bust of an unknown male sitter by George Clarke (1796-1842). The sitter is facing to his left, drapery around his shoulders. He is clean-shaven, his hair short but full, with no sideburns. His eyeballs are left blank. Inscribed on the proper left side of the bust 'G. CLARKE/SCULPTOR'. On a square marble socle.
Provenance
Given to the National Trust in 1965.
Credit line
National Trust Collections (Fenton House)
Marks and inscriptions
Proper left side of bust: 'G. CLARKE/SCULPTOR'
Makers and roles
George Clarke (1796 - 1842), sculptor