Charles Dickens (1812–1870)
Charles Dickens (1812–1870)
Charles Dickens (1812–1870)
Charles Dickens (1812–1870)
Charles Dickens (1812–1870)
Charles Dickens (1812–1870)
Charles Dickens (1812–1870)
Charles Dickens (1812–1870)
Charles Dickens (1812–1870)

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This is the first portrait bust of Charles Dickens ever created. It was exhibited at the Royal Academy. Dickens acquired the bust in 1841 but confessed it was not a good representation of himself. In a letter dated 6th August 1839, Dickens commented: 'my friends, artists and otherwise, tell me that it is not like – especially about the head'. Charles Dickens was introduced to Angus Fletcher by John Macrone, who collected literary busts. Fletcher had produced sculptures of Felicia Hemans, Joanna Baillie and William Wordsworth.

Charles Dickens Museum, London

London

Title

Charles Dickens (1812–1870)

Date

1839

Medium

marble

Measurements

H 62 x W (?) x D (?) cm

Accession number

DH250

Acquisition method

gift, 1955

Work type

Bust

Signature/marks description

on back: ANGUS FLETCHER 1839

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