Sir Charles Morgan, 2nd baronet (1760-1846)
John Evan Thomas (1809 - London 1873)
Category
Art / Sculpture
Date
1848
Materials
Marble
Measurements
48 x 35 x 23.5 cm
Collection
Tredegar, Newport
NT 1553908
Summary
Seated Marquette of Sir Charles Morgan (1790-1846). Sculptor's model of the seated figure of Sir Charles Morgan, the life-size sculpture now located in Westgate Square, Newport. He wears a voluminous long coat and knee breeches, and sits in a scrolled chair with a stag's head carved on back of chair. Flat base with curved back and front.
Provenance
Part of the original collection of Tredegar House acquired by the Morgan family prior to 1951 to furnish the property. Acquired by Newport City Council from 1974-2012. On loan, with Tredegar House, from Newport City Council to the National Trust. In March 2012 the National Trust took over the management of Tredegar House with its contents and its 90 acres of gardens and parkland, from Newport City Council for a period of 50 years.
Makers and roles
John Evan Thomas (1809 - London 1873), sculptor