George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron

Sitterback to top

• George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron (1788-1824), Poet. Sitter in 32 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Lorenzo Bartolini (1777-1850). Artist associated with 2 portraits.

This portraitback to top

Carved at the request of the sculptor while Byron was staying at Pisa in 1822. Though generally thought very like, the bust was criticized by Byron who claimed 'it exactly resembles a superannuated Jesuit'.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Walker, Richard, Regency Portraits, 1985, p. 83

Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top

• Mad, Bad and Dangerous: The Cult of Lord Byron (20 November 2002 - 16 February 2003)

Subject/Themeback to top

• Sculptures