John Gibson, Rome [to K. M. Bruce]

RA Collection: Archive

Archive context

Showing item 39 of 391 in this group

Reference code

GI/1/38

Title

John Gibson, Rome [to K. M. Bruce]

Date

23 May 1864

Level

Item

Extent & medium

2 pieces

Content Description

Draft letter stating that Gibson had declined to undertake a big group to represent Europe on the memorial to Prince Albert, and that in Rome they did not cast large figures in bronze. Gibson uses the letter to describe his design for the group depicting Europe, which he wished to submit privately to the Queen. Gibson is critical of a design for the group sent to the committee by the architect, which featured the rape of Europa.

Associated Material

GI/1/36-41