Memorial for Lieutenant General Sir Ralph Abercromby, K. B. by Sir Richard Westmacott, RA [Signature. 1801. Marble. Saint Paul's Cathedral, City of London. Left: The entire monument. Right: The dying Abercromby.
The inscription, which explains that Abercronbie, who had successfully led military campaigns in the Netherlands and West Indies, died in a battle against Napoleon's troops in Egypt while continuing to rally his troops after having been mortally wounded.
Two details, one to the side, the other below the statue's central group. [The central group]
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Photographs, perspective correction, and caption by George P. Landow. With thanks to the Dean and Chapter of St Paul’s Cathedral. You may use these images 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. [Click on images below to enlarge them.]
Last modified 10 October 2011
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