Lady Belhaven and Stenton

Samuel Joseph (1791-1850)

1827

Marble

Victoria & Albert Museum, London [A.68-1965. Bequeathed by Rupert Gunnis]

According to the museum label, the sculptor, "a founding member of the Royal Scottish Academy," exhibited throughout his career, "never achieved recognitions or commissions he arguably deserved, and died almost penniless."

Photograph by George P. Landow 2008