The Tomb of Mary Eleanor Gibson (1854-1872), Kensal Green Cemetery, London

The Tomb of Mary Eleanor Gibson (1854-1872)

Kensal Green Cemetery

London.

The baroque angels on this tomb (there is a sarcophagus beneath) are noted for their flowing drapery and swept-back wings. Their outstretched hands originally held a wreath. By J.F. Farley, founder of the Kensal Cemetery Works, the firm now known as Jordan Farley on the Harrow Road nearby.

Photograph, caption, and commentary by Jacqueline Banerjee 2007. [You may use this image without prior permission for any scholarly or educational purpose as long as you (1) credit the photographer and (2) link your document to this URL in a web document or cite the Victorian Web in a print one.]

References

Coones, Paul. Kensal Green Cemetery: A Concise Introductory Guide & Select List of Notable Monuments, Together with a Plan. Friends of Kensal Green Cemetery, 1994.

Last modified 20 October 2006