Lt. Col. William Martin Leake (1777-1860) F.R.S., LL.D.
Lt. Col. William Martin Leake (1777-1860) F.R.S., LL.D.
Artist: Behnes, William, sculptor - British artist, c.1794-1864(?); Date(s): 1840; Classification(s): sculpture, bust, carving, white marble, carved; Acquisition: given by Leake, S.M., 1865, Given by S.M. Leake [M.1-1865]
Description: Bust. White marble. The sitter is turned towards the front, facing and looking half left. Bare-headed, with curly abundant hair and side-whiskers. The throat is bare, and the bust is draped.