Rear-Admiral Thomas Tudor Tucker (1775-1852) and Maj-Gen. Sir William Hill (1805-1886). These two military men were brothers-in-law. Kensal Green Cemetery, London. [Click on images to enlarge them.]
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Items associated with each man's branch of the military — Tuckert's anchor, rope, and flag and Hill's hat, sword, and flag — surmount the monuments.
This bas relief combines matters of physical force and intellect as a book, quill pen, and paper, and scales partially cover a sword while a wreath of victory rises above them all.
Photographs by Robert Freidus. Text and formatting by George P. Landow. [You may use these images without prior permission for any scholarly or educational purpose as long as you (1) credit the Victorian Web and (2) link your document to this URL in a web document or cite it in a print one.]
Last modified 16 July 2013