Memorial To Lt. Robert Burn Anderson, Glasgow Cathedral is a photograph by Douglas Taylor which was uploaded on February 18th, 2023.
Memorial To Lt. Robert Burn Anderson, Glasgow Cathedral
A striking memorial to Lieutenant Robert Burn Anderson of 1st Bombay Fusiliers. Born in 1833, the son of a Glasgow merchant, he died in captivity in... more
Title
Memorial To Lt. Robert Burn Anderson, Glasgow Cathedral
Artist
Douglas Taylor
Medium
Photograph - Fine Art Digital Photography
Description
A striking memorial to Lieutenant Robert Burn Anderson of 1st Bombay Fusiliers. Born in 1833, the son of a Glasgow merchant, he died in captivity in China in 1860. This memorial was sculpted by Robert Jackson of London, England and installed at Glasgow Cathedral.
The decorated bronze sculpture resides on a plinth beneath two memorial windows with an inscribed brass plaque attached to the plinth. "In memory of ROBERT BURN ANDERSON/Lieutenant 1st Bombay Fusiliers /Brigade-Major Hodson's Horse /Adjutant Fane's Horse /Born in Glasgow 14th October 1833 /Died in China 27th September 1860 // A Soldier who fell in the war with China /In the service of his Country at the post of his duty /Loved in life and lamented in death /His schoolfellows thus record their sorrow and esteem."
Thankfully the memorial does not describe the ghastly details of his untimely demise.
Researching the artist, Robert Jackson, did not illuminate a great career. I only found few references to small sculptures and drinking fountains in London parks, and certainly nothing with the visual and emotional impact as this magnificent memorial.
CONTEST WINNER: 1st Place, "Art With An Edge Of Darkness" contest, sponsored by the Art With An Edge Of Darkness art group, May, 2023.
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February 18th, 2023
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Comments (6)
VIVA Anderson
cONGratulations for your Win, ART WITH AN EDGE OF DARKNESS, and kudos, b/c this is phenominal subject/photography, and a wonderful tribute !, FAV..................VIVA
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you very much, VIVA! And my great thanks to the many artists who voted for this photograph in the contest.
Michaela Perryman
Congratulations, featured in Best of British group 24th February 2023. You are invited to add this featured image to our Featured Image January - March 2023 Discussion Page
VIVA Anderson
Astounding Memorial, beautifully captured, the story..overwhelming..death in captivity..a curse undeserved. So full of immense sculptural ‘witness’ , pathos, glorious Art! Thank you, Douglas, for knowing its importance! and for exhibiting lt here. The symbolism!!!! . fav
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you so very much for your wonderful words, VIVA! Your awesome support is most appreciated here.
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