3-011-824 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Monument to the late Prince Consort In Whippingham Church, Isle of Wight, by W. Theed, 1864. 'Mr.Theed is the sculptor of the monument to the late Prince Consort, which was erected in February last. The architectural parts are by Mr. A. J. Humbert, who designed and superintended the rebuilding of the church. We have engraved a representation of this monument. Its design requires no words of explanation; but, with regard to the materials, it should be stated that the figures of angels (in relief) holding the crown of stars over the medallion of the Prince are of pure white marble, while the cornice of rue (forming a part of the Prince's arms) has been executed in alabaster, and the ground in gold. The spandrils and diaper-work are also of alabaster, with the ground in gold. The four small columns which support the arcade are of Portuguese Imperial red marble, the four outer columns are in Irish and Genoa green marble, and the arms of the Queen and Prince Consort are partially gilt. The whole height of the monument is 9 ft., by 7 ft. 3 in. in breadth'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864.