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William Smyth, MA (1765-1849)
Sculptor: Baily, Edward Hodges
Bust. White marble. Posthumous portrait bust of William Smyth, Professor of Modern History at the University of Cambridge, from 1807 to 1849.
Given to the University by a group of William Smyth's friends (Professor of Modern History, 1807-1849), to be placed in the Fitzwilliam Museum, 1851
Method of acquisition: Given (1851-09-29) by Friends of William Smyth
19th Century, Mid#
Production date:
AD 1851
The bust was commissioned from Baily by a group of Smyth's friends to commemorate the late professor. Baily was the son of a ship’s carver and began his career as a modeller in wax. He spent seven years in John Flaxman’s studio, and was his favourite and most devoted pupil. Baily came to fame in 1818 with his statue, 'Eve at the Fountain', but his most famous work is the portrait of Lord Nelson atop Nelson’s Column in Trafalgar Square.
Plinth
Height 12.7 cm
Bust
Height 60.9 cm
Carving : White marble, carved
Accession number: M.1-1851
Primary reference Number: 30853
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_1_1851
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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