Memorial: M2807

Cross at St Mary’s Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kensal Green commemorating marine artist Clarkson Stanfield RA d. 1867

Location

St Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kensal Green, London, England

Transcript

'Of your charity pray for the repose of the soul of Clarkson Stanfield Esqr. R.A. Born at Sunderland December 3rd 1793 Died at Hampstead May 18th 1867'

Details

Description: Celtic cross on plinth inscribed with bronze letters. Decorative iron railings.
Type: Celtic cross
Position: Grave no.2294
Materials: Marble, inset bronze letters.

People

Stanfield, Clarkson
Age: 74
Date of Death: 18/5/1867
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Marine artist
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Clarkson Stanfield was a marine artist,ex-seaman and first Keeper of Pictures at Greenwich Hospital. Photo of memorial circa 1867 at Yale Centre for British Art ref. B1978 43.366. DOSSIER.
Recorder: Pieter van der Merwe 1980
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