FDA-Sc.30-2017
Parts
FDA-Sc.30-2017
Identification
Richard Porson
Sculpted bust of a man, with short hair, clean shaven, in classical drapery
'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]
[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]
FDA-A.130-2010
Description
Porson, Richard, 1759 - 1808 (Sitter)
28½in. high
Lettered on the wall sconce that supports the bust: 'PORSON'
marble
Production
Behnes, William, 1791 - 1864 (Sculptor)
1845
History and association
Provenance: Presented to Eton College by Reverend W. G. Cookesley in 1845
• Gunnis, R., Dictionary of British Scultpors 1660-1851 (p.47)