Artwork
The 1st Marquis of Ripon (1828–1909) (sketch for a bust)
The 1st Marquis of Ripon (1828–1909) (sketch for a bust) is an oil painting by Frederick Bacon Barwell. It dates from 1881 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting is a preparatory study for a sculpted bust, created by Frederick Bacon Barwell around 1881. It is now held in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts George Robinson, the 1st Marquis of Ripon, from the chest up. He is shown with a serious expression, wearing a dark jacket against a muted brown background. The detailed rendering of his facial features conveys a sense of somberness and gravity.
Technique & Style
The artist has captured the subject's likeness through careful attention to detail, particularly in the facial features. Deep lines are etched into the forehead and around the eyes, while the dark hair and well-groomed beard are neatly styled.
Artist & collection
William Mulready (1786–1863), RA (design for a mosaic in the Victoria and Albert Museum)
The Right Honourable Edward Cardwell (1813–1886)
The Right Honourable Henry Labouchere (1798–1869), Lord Taunton
The Right Honourable Lord Aberdare (1815–1895)
The Right Honourable Lord Sydenham (1799–1841)
The Duke of Buckingham and Chandos (1823–1889)
The Right Honourable Joseph Warner Henley (1793–1884)
The Right Honourable Lord Stanley of Alderley (1766–1850)
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