Sir Henry Irving
1 portrait on display in Room 28 at the National Portrait Gallery
Sir Henry Irving
copy by (Edward) Onslow Ford
bronze bust, (1883)
18 in. (457 mm) high
Purchased, 1983
Primary Collection
NPG 5689
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Sitterback to top
- Sir Henry Irving (John Henry Brodribb) (1838-1905), Actor-manager. Sitter associated with 111 portraits.
Artistback to top
- (Edward) Onslow Ford (1852-1901), Sculptor. Artist associated with 8 portraits, Sitter in 10 portraits.
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Ford's bust is a version of his life-size marble showing Irving in the role of Hamlet. The marble greatly enhanced Ford's reputation as a sculptor.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Funnell, Peter (introduction); Marsh, Jan, A Guide to Victorian and Edwardian Portraits, 2011, p. 32
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 328
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