Jacinda Woolcott

A Study in Victory

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A Roman legionary fallen in battle embraced at the moment of death by the genius or spirit of victory.

Alfred Gilbert's commemorative sculpture Kiss of Victory shows a Roman legionary fallen in battle and embraced at the moment of death by the genius or spirit of victory. It is possible that Gilbert began Kiss of Victory as a private memorial to his brother Gordon who had died only months before Gilbert started working on the sculpture.  It was designed in Paris, where Gilbert studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts.  On the encouragement of his professor, Pierre-Jules Cavelier, Gilbert traveled to Rome, where he executed the sculpture in marble.

[P][I]Kiss of Victory[/I] was commissioned by Somerset Beaumont (1835-1921), one of Gilbert's most loyal patrons and friends throughout his career. As a private commission, the sculpture was intended to be seen close up in an intimate space such as a drawing room or entrance hall.

Jacinda Woolcott
A Study in Victory, Acrylic on canvas

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Kiss of Victory, 19th century — Sculptor: Sir Alfred Gilbert — Marble, wooden base

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Jacinda Woolcott A Study in Victory, Acrylic on canvas

Inspired by:

Kiss of Victory, 19th century — Sculptor: Sir Alfred Gilbert — Marble, wooden base

What does inspiration mean to you?

Connect with the artist

Jacinda Woolcott
A Study in Victory, Acrylic on canvas