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Bust of Sir Benjamin Hobhouse, Bt, MP (1757-1831), 1818 - 1819 (plaster)
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Bust of Sir Benjamin Hobhouse, Bt, MP (1757-1831), 1818 - 1819 (plaster)
1218073 Bust of Sir Benjamin Hobhouse, Bt, MP (1757-1831), 1818 - 1819 (plaster) by Chantrey, Francis Legatt (1781-1841); 68.4x42x24 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Model for a marble bust in the Royal Bath and West and Southern Counties Society, Shepton Mallet); eAshmolean Museum; English, out of copyright
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This photograph captures the exquisite plaster bust of Sir Benjamin Hobhouse, Bt, MP (1757-1831), created by renowned sculptor Francis Legatt Chantrey in 1818 - 1819. The bust stands tall at a height of 68.4 centimeters with dimensions of 42x24 cm. Displayed proudly in the Ashmolean Museum at the University of Oxford, UK, this masterpiece showcases Chantrey's exceptional talent for capturing the essence and character of his subjects. Sir Benjamin Hobhouse was not only an aristocrat but also a prominent statesman and politician during the Georgian era. The intricate details carved into every contour and line on this sculpture bring forth a lifelike representation of Sir Benjamin Hobhouse. From his distinguished features to his regal presence, it is evident that Chantrey sought to immortalize him as a man of influence and power. Interestingly, this plaster version served as a model for a marble bust commissioned by the Royal Bath and West and Southern Counties Society in Shepton Mallet. This further emphasizes the significance placed upon Sir Benjamin Hobhouse within society during that time. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece of artistry captured through Bridgeman Images' lens, we are transported back to an era where politics intertwined with artistry to create lasting tributes to influential figures like Sir Benjamin Hobhouse – forever preserving their legacy for generations to come.
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