This small maquette of Anne Lister shows her striding across the French Pyrenees in 1832, when she was the first to conquer Vignemale, the highest peak, which she climbed in skirts. This sculpture shows Anne Listers' real vigor for life and wearing the clothes she would have worn in life, including jewellery, watch ribbon and diary in hand. Her left palm is open, inviting you to travel with her.
Around the base of the chain of mountains on the outside edge is the most famous quote from her diary, which starts "I love and only love the fairer sex", in her secret code or 'crypt hand' in her own handwriting, taken directly from her diary, with a cursive translation underneath. Along the inside edge is a list of some of her lifetime achievements. There wasn't room to include them all! All the texts are in polished golden bronze which contrast with the grey granite of the mountains peaks.
Wearing her characteristic black gown and Pelisse with white neck frill, her large round pocket watch on a black ribbon as she had in life, a travelling cap or Casquette, red carnelian heart shaped brooch and a very upright stance, I have endeavoured to bring Anne Lister out from 2D into as close to life as it is possible to get. Her energy and drive is displayed through the billowing of her clothing and the shapes and movement of which are reflected in the mountains around her.  
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Early parts of the limited edition are available, which are the most collectable
This sculpture makes a great centre piece for a table, or for a desk or mantlepiece.
If you would like a larger version, do get in touch.