John Gibson, Rome, to G. E. Anson

RA Collection: Archive

Archive context

Showing item 6 of 391 in this group

Reference code

GI/1/6

Title

John Gibson, Rome, to G. E. Anson

Date

22 Jan 1845

Level

Item

Extent & medium

1 piece

Historical Background

The cameo version of Gibson's bust of Queen Victoria, cut by the elder Saulini and presented in 1845, was the most prestigious portrait commission of the Saulini family of gem engravers. Their workshop was in Rome. [Grove Art Online.]

Content Description

Copy letter asking permission to present Prince Albert with a cameo by Signor Saulini of Gibson's bust of Queen Victoria.