Introduction
Born in Melbourne, Australia, the son of a Scottish architectural sculptor. First studied under his father, then at Melbourne School of Art. Arrived London 1882, entered R.A. Schools, but soon left for Paris. First exhibited at R.A., 1886. 1889-92 in Australia, having won competition for decoration of Government House, Victoria, 1893. Circe received honourable mention at Paris Salon. Much influenced by French Academic manner, then by Rodin's later style.
Works include: Memorial Tomb for Edward VII, St. Georges' Chapel, Windsor (joint commission with Sir Edwin Lutyens as architect); National Memorial to Gainsborough, Sudbury, Suffolk. Designed George V coinage.
A.R.A. 1909, K.C.V.O. 1921, R.A. 1922. [British Sculpture 1850-1914, p. 28.]
Bertram Mackennal by Abbey Altson. Art Gallery of New South Wales Accessioned 2004.
Biographical and Related Materials Materials
Works
- Grief
- Circe
- Edward VII
- "For she sitteth on a seat in the high places of the city"
- Maquette for Queen Victoria Jubilee Statue
- Nude
- Salome
- Truth
- Lady Diana Duff Cooper
- Madonna
- Motherhood
- The Dancer
- Sarah Bernhardt
References
Beattie, Susan. The New Sculpture. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1983. Pl. 174.
British Sculpture 1850-1914. A loan exhibition of sculpture and medals sponsored by The Victorian Society. London: Fine Art Society, 1968.
Edwards, Deborah. Bertram Mackennal. Sydney: Art Gallery of New South Wales, 2007. This catalogue raisonné, which contains 150 color plates and an equal number of black-and-white illustrations, also comes with a CD-ROM. [Additional information, including how to order it.]
Important Arts and Crafts Furniture and Works of Art, English, Foreign and European Bronzes I 830- I 930. Sale catalogue of 18 May 1975. London: Sotheby's Belgravia, 1975.
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