Monument to Marthe Josephine Besson

The Monument to Marthe Josephine Besson is a large chest tomb made of pink granite, elevated on a tall base. It features pilasters at the corners and sides. Atop the chest is a full-size marble sculpture of a reclining female figure dressed in Classical attire, leaning on a draped tablet that has an oval plaque. An inscription on the side of the chest reads: "In loving memory of Marthe Josephine Besson, daughter of Gustave Besson of Paris and London and beloved wife of Adolphe Fontaine. Died 15th Sept 1908, aged 56 years. Her great talents and untiring energy gained the praise of the foremost masters in the musical world." An additional inscription on the base identifies the maker as "A. MacDonald & Co. Ltd., Euston Road, N.W."