Flaxman, John (artist) (1755 - 1826)

Maternal Instruction. Monument to Viscountess Fitzharris
Harriet Susan, Viscountess Fitzharris (Whinney & Gunnis)

circa 1816 to circa 1817

Sculpture

Panel with narrow plinth on which a female figure, in high relief, seated to left on a chair, is reading to two small boys standing at her knees, while she holds a baby on her lap (W&G 35). Design for the monument to Lady Fitzharris at Christchurch Priory, Hampshire. Harriet Susan wife of James Edward, Viscount Fitzharris, later 2nd Earl of Malmesbury.

LDUCS-1043

UCL Art Museum