“The Virgin” by Sir Alfred Gilbert (original) (raw)

The Virgin

Sir Alfred Gilbert, R. A. (1854-1934)

1884

Bronze: polychrome with ivory face.

Height: with base 18 inches

Variant replica of figure on Clarence Tomb. Purchased from the artist by Sir D. Y. Cameron, R.A. (1865-1945) and presented to Kippen Church. The Kirk Session of Kippen Parish Church, Stirlingshire. [British Sculpture 1850-1914, p. 25]

• Larger image of study for original

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