Dr Maria Montessori (1870-1952), Italian philosopher Size:Large: 7 x 5in The sitter has prominent side

The sitter has prominent side whiskers and facing slightly to the left as viewed

The Grand Reform Banquet in the Guildhall

The Palace of Westminster lies on the north bank of the River Thames

View of nos 19 and 20 Bury Street

Edwards sculp October the 8th AD 1761

Dr Maria Montessori (1870-1952), Italian philosopher Size:Large: 7 x 5in The sitter has prominent sideDr Maria Montessori (1870 1952), Italian philosopher, 1926. In addition to being a philosopherm Montessori was also a physician, educator, humanitarian and devout Catholic. She is best known for her philosophy and method of education of children from birth to adolescence. Her educational method is in use today in a number of public as well as private schools throughout the world. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume