Memorial to Thomas Dodd

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The detailed modeling and traditional imagery of this tribute stand out in stark contrast to Fontana's more realistic subject works. This piece echoes the grand scale reliefs crafted by renowned neo-classical sculptors Bertel Thorvaldsen and Lorenzo Bartolini, who drew inspiration from ancient classical tombstones. A skilled dealer in art and printed materials, Dodd (1771-1850) played a pivotal role in the sale of artworks and prints.