Christian Cardell Corbet facts for kids

Christian Corbet, born in 1966, is a talented artist from Canada. He is known for his sculptures. He even works as a special sculptor for the Royal Canadian Navy.

Early Art Projects

Christian Corbet started his art career with important projects. In 1995, he was asked to create a portrait of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. He presented this artwork at Clarence House.

In 1997, Corbet painted a portrait of Princess Diana. This painting was given to her sons, Princes William and Harry.

Famous Sculptures and Reconstructions

Christian Corbet has created many amazing sculptures. He often sculpts important people and historical figures.

Sculptures for the Royal Canadian Navy

In 2010, Corbet sculpted an official portrait of Vice Admiral Charles Kingsmill. The next year, in 2011, he sculpted Chief Petty Officer Max Bernays. These were both for the Royal Canadian Navy.

Bringing History to Life

Corbet is also known for his "forensic facial reconstructions." This is like being a detective artist! He uses science to recreate faces from old skulls.

In 2011, the National Museum of Ireland received one of his works. It was a reconstruction of a Canadian soldier from World War I named Thomas Lawless. This project helped people see what a soldier from that time might have looked like.

In 2013, a sculpture of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh was shown to the public. Corbet created this sculpture while at Buckingham Palace. It was ordered by The Royal Canadian Regiment.

In 2017, Corbet made a sculpture of Robert the Bruce, a famous Scottish king. This sculpture was based on casts of his skull. Scientists helped figure out what the king looked like. This artwork is now in the Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum.

Sculpting Important Leaders

Corbet has sculpted many other important people. In 2018, he sculpted The Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin. She was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada. He sculpted her while she was sitting in the Supreme Court.

Also in 2018, Corbet helped unveil a portrait of Able Seaman Leander Greene. This event happened at the Canadian War Museum.

He has also sculpted General Romeo Dallaire and former Chief of Defence Staff Jonathan Vance.

Royal Portraits and Ancient Kings

In 2020, Corbet sculpted a portrait of the late Queen Elizabeth II. He made this for her Platinum Jubilee celebration.

He also made early sketches for a possible public statue of Queen Elizabeth II. This idea was even talked about in the House of Lords.

In 2022, Corbet was asked to create a special forensic facial reconstruction of King Tutankhamun. This was for the 100th anniversary of the discovery of the king's tomb. Corbet and his sculpture were featured in a movie on PBS called Tutankhamun Allies and Enemies.

In 2022, Corbet also helped create a special tribute for the late Queen Elizabeth II for the Royal Canadian Navy.

Awards and Recognition

Christian Corbet has received several important awards for his work.

In 2012, he was given the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. This medal celebrates important contributions to Canada.

Also in 2012, the Canadian Government gave him a special coat of arms and a badge. These are unique symbols that represent him.

In 2025, Corbet was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal.

Art in Collections

Christian Corbet's art is displayed in many important museums and galleries around the world.

His medallion of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother is in the permanent collection of the British Museum.

The Canadian War Museum has his forensic facial reconstruction of the WWI soldier Private Thomas Lawless.

His reconstruction of King Robert the Bruce is in the permanent collection of the Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum.

The Supreme Court of Canada has his portrait of sculptor Walter Allward.

Several of his sculptures are also in the Halifax Naval Museum.

Online Gallery

• Walter S. Allward bust by Christian Corbet