Laurence Sterne (1713–1768)

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Sterne was a writer and curate of Coxwold, Yorkshire, and author of the humorous 'Tristram Shandy', published between 1759 and 1767, and 'A Sentimental Journey' in 1768. His work, filled with obscene language and ridicule of public figures, earned him both celebrity and scorn in literary circles. Originally trained as a cleric, Sterne never felt entirely at ease with religious life, claiming, 'books, painting, fiddling, and shooting were my amusements'.

National Portrait Gallery, London

London

Title

Laurence Sterne (1713–1768)

Date

c.1766

Medium

marble

Measurements

H 39.4 x W (?) x D (?) cm

Accession number

1891

Acquisition method

donated by Lieutenant Colonel G. B. Croft-Lyons through the Art Fund, 1920

Work type

Bust

Inscription description

incised

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