is somewhat like that of the tomb of Lord Lumleyhimself which will be described in due course. By far the most important part of Lady Lumleystomb, however, is the effigy: a full-sized figure in 1 The first Lady Lumley was a very learned woman, writes Man-ning, in his History of Surrey, II, 469. She… … face 164. aat NOTES ON THE LUMLEY MONUMENTS AT CHEAM. 165 alabaster, representing the body in recumbent attitude,but as being alive, with open eyes and a general ap-pearance of health and vigour. The sculptor has por-trayed the features with wonderful delicacy and skill,and doubtless with fidelity.…
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