The Sleeping Children, Marble sculpture in Lichfield Cathedral, England
The Sleeping Children marble sculpture depicts two young sisters, Ellen-Jane and Marianne Robinson, resting peacefully in each other's arms on a bed.
Francis Legatt Chantrey completed this memorial in 1816 after both girls died tragically, with Ellen-Jane suffering burns and Marianne falling ill shortly after.
The sculpture generated substantial interest at the Royal Academy Art Exhibition of 1816, leading to the creation of smaller replicas for public distribution.
Visitors can find this white marble monument in the South Choir Aisle of Lichfield Cathedral, positioned beneath a black marble plaque.
The sculptor utilized a death mask of the younger child's face to ensure precise representation of her features in the final marble work.
Inception: 1817
Creator: Francis Legatt Chantrey
GPS coordinates: 52.68570,-1.82977
Latest update: March 6, 2025 19:24
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