Sir Francis Bacon, 1st Viscount St Alban (1561-1626)
Robert Shout (c.1760 - London 1843)
Category
Art / Sculpture
Date
Unknown
Materials
Plaster
Measurements
23 in (Height)
Place of origin
Holborn
Collection
Hughenden, Buckinghamshire
NT 429092
Summary
Sculpture, plaster, Sir Francis Bacon, 1st Viscount St Alban (1561-1626), by Robert Shout (c.1760 - London 1843). Bust of Bacon. Plaster cast. Looking down slightly, with beard, moustache and long hair with a fringe. Wears large loose coat parted to show buttoned doublet and ruff. Stands on circular socle with narrow decorated plinth above. Inscribed on back 'BACON R SHOUT HOLBORN'.
Marks and inscriptions
Inscribed on back 'BACON R SHOUT HOLBORN'
Makers and roles
Robert Shout (c.1760 - London 1843), maker