Commissioned by CADW in 2024 this stylised portrait of Eleanor de Clare was modelled in clay and cast in bronze effect jesmonite resin with gold leaf detailing. Installed inside Caerphilly castle, it replaces the previous portrait of Gilbert de Clare and is joined by previous portraits of Hugh le despencer, King Edward the 2nd and Isabella De Clare.
The completed portrait of Eleanor De Clare united with the previous portraits.
Beginning to model the portrait in clay
With the front moulded in plaster of paris the back is modelled in clay
The plaster moulds ready for Jesmonite
1st coat of bronze impregnated jesmonite
The cast jesmonite sculpture
Patina beginning to take effect
Gold leaf added
