George Meredith

Sitterback to top

• George Meredith (1828-1909), Novelist and poet. Sitter in 11 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Sir Charles Holroyd (1861-1917), Painter and Director of the National Gallery. Artist of 3 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.

This portraitback to top

This may be the medal of George Meredith exhibited by Charles Holroyd in 1902, when it was described as 'a very artistic likeness - tender and dignified'. As a pupil of Alphonse Legros, Holroyd will have been well aware of contemporary developments in reviving the cast medal.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 427

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