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William Whewell

Edward Hodges Baily (1788 – 1867)

Sculpture, plaster, William Whewell by Edward Hodges Baily RA (Bristol 1788 – Holloway, London 1867) A plaster bust of an unknown man by Sir Francis Chantry (1781-1822) October 1987, re-identified by Courtauld Institute as being a bust of William Whewell by E.H.Baily. Signed and dated 1851.[Sits on marble column NT586710]

Provenance: Gift from Sir Charles Philips Trevelyan 3rd Bt

Marks and inscriptions: On reverse: Inscribed H. BAILY R.A. Sculp 1871

Text from National Trust

Object description
Type: Sculpture
Location: Wallington Hall, Northumberland
Material: Plaster
Artist: Edward Hodges Baily (1788 – 1867)
Date: 1871

Image Details
Date: 25 July 2025
Camera body: iPhone Xs
Lens: Wide Camera 26mm ƒ/1.8
Focal Length: 26mm
Aperture: ƒ/1.8
Shutter Speed: 1/25s
ISO: 640
Licensing: Image of a National Trust asset. This image cannot be licensed.