William Stuart

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This bust represents William Stuart, Archbishop of Armagh, crafted by Francis Legatt Chantrey in 1828 in England. The bust showcases Chantrey's distinctive take on the classicising formula. The draped fabric falls straight down, hinting at a modern cloak, while the bare throat remains true to classical traditions. Francis Legatt Chantrey (1781-1842) was an accomplished English sculptor, painter, and patron. He was likely the most successful portrait sculptor of his time. Alongside Flaxman, Chantrey can be ranked as England's greatest sculptor specializing in portrait busts and statues. He excelled at carving drapery. At his death, he left a fortune of £150,000, which was later bequeathed to the Royal Academy to support British Fine Art in Painting and Sculpture. Gallery location: The Sculpture is displayed in Room 22, The Dorothy and Michael Hintze Galleries, case P2. This object is part of "Scan The World." Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from across the globe for public access. Scan the World is an open-source community effort. If you have interesting items around you and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can help. Courtesy of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.