Bust of Henry Sarjeant
Raffaello Romanelli, Artist
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About the Work
"The
Sarjeant
Gallery
is
a
mainstay
of
the
artistic
community
that
not
only
inspires
but
holds
the
artistic
ether
to
the
Whanganui
area.
An
atmosphere
that
also
attracts
artists
to
the
area
from
around
the
country/globe.
Would
that
be
the
case
without
the
foundation,
legacy
and
permanency
provided
by
the
Gallery?
Leaving
a
legacy
is
the
difference
between
being
a
tourist
and
being
a
citizen.
Raffaello
Romanelli
(1856-1928)
was
commissioned
to
carve
this
bust
of
Henry
Sarjeant
over
a
hundred
years
ago.
His
studio
in
Piazza
Santo
Spirito,
a
former
church,
is
still
to
this
day
a
sculpture
studio
and
gallery,
with
Raffaello's
portraiture
legacy
being
continued
by
his
great-great-grandchildren."
- Jamie Ross, for 'My Choice' exhibition series, May 2022
- Jamie Ross, for 'My Choice' exhibition series, May 2022
Measurements
730 x 520 mm including base
Media
carved marble
Description
Head and shoulder of a gentleman wearing a double breasted jacket and tie. He has a moustache and beard and hair parted down the centre. He is looking towards the right of the viewer. The base of the work is separate to the bust.
Credit Line
Collection of the Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui. Commissioned by Mr and Mrs J.A. Neame for the Gallery, 1922.
Collection Type
Permanent collection
Acquisition Date
1922