Albinia Anne Gibbs (1853-1874), aged 10
Laurence MacDonald (Scotland 1799 - Rome 1878)
Category
Art / Sculpture
Date
1863
Materials
Marble
Place of origin
Rome
Order this imageCollection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 20156
Summary
A carved white statuary marble figure of a standing girl with a flower and a dove standing on a marble pedestal. The oval base inscribed 'L Macdonald Fecit Romae 1863'. The sitter was the youngest daughter of William Gibbs. Commissioned by William Gibbs during his visit to Rome in 1862.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Marks and inscriptions
L. MACDONALD. FECIT. ROMAE. 1863
Makers and roles
Laurence MacDonald (Scotland 1799 - Rome 1878), sculptor