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William Howley, Archbishop of Canterbury

William Howley, Archbishop of Canterbury

Maker (British, 1781 - 1841)
ClassificationsSCULPTURE
Date1832
Mediummarble
Dimensionsheight: 21 13/16 in. (55.5 cm.)
DescriptionThis bust depicts William Howley (1766–1848), a clergyman in the Church of England.
Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Label TextFor his bust of Howley—who served as Archbishop of Canterbury from 1828 to 1848—the artist drew on forms from classical Antiquity including the square "herm" bust format, simple toga-like drapery, and short curls of hair. However, the downward gaze and sensitive handling of the facial features imbue this portrait with a pensive and compassionate quality.
Status
On view
Object number67.4
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Francis Legatt Chantrey
ca.1805-33
Object number: 72.54.1
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Francis Legatt Chantrey
ca.1805-33
Object number: 72.54.36
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Francis Legatt Chantrey
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Object number: 72.54.35
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Album [p. 40]
Francis Legatt Chantrey
ca.1805-33
Object number: 72.54.40
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Album [p. 39]
Francis Legatt Chantrey
ca.1805-33
Object number: 72.54.39
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Album [p. 38]
Francis Legatt Chantrey
ca.1805-33
Object number: 72.54.38
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Album [p. 37]
Francis Legatt Chantrey
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Object number: 72.54.37
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Album [p. 44]
Francis Legatt Chantrey
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Object number: 72.54.44
Album [p. 43]
Album [p. 43]
Francis Legatt Chantrey
ca.1805-33
Object number: 72.54.43
Album [p. 42]
Album [p. 42]
Francis Legatt Chantrey
ca.1805-33
Object number: 72.54.42