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Object number

FDA-Sc.30-2017

Object type

Identification

Title

Richard Porson

Description

Sculpted bust of a man, with short hair, clean shaven, in classical drapery

Comments

'Among the busts of distinguished divines and statesmen who were educated at Eton, which have lately been presented to the college, may now be added those of Bishop Pearson (the author of the Exposition of the Creed), and Professor Porson, presented to this ancient institution by the Rev. W. G. Cookesley, one of the assistant masters. They have been admirably executed by Behnes, and are pronounced to be most excellent likenesses. They will be placed in the upper school.'
[Windsor and Eton Express, Saturday, 29 November 1845]

'The Porson [Bust] is based not on the usual Hoppner but on the Kirby portrait, a mezzotint of which hangs on the stairs in Montagu James Schools. It is less lively than the bust in College Library...'
['Eton Busts' by Oliver Van Oss, Etoniana, No.123, November 29, 1969, p.354]

Other number

FDA-A.130-2010

Description

Content (person)

Dimension note

28½in. high

Inscription

Lettered on the wall sconce that supports the bust: 'PORSON'

Material

marble

Production

Person

Date

1845

History and association

Object history note

Provenance: Presented to Eton College by Reverend W. G. Cookesley in 1845

References

• Gunnis, R., Dictionary of British Scultpors 1660-1851 (p.47)
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