FDA-Sc.40-2017
Parts
Object number
FDA-Sc.40-2017
Object type
Identification
Title
Bishop John Pearson
Description
Sculpted bust of a man, with long hair and a moustache, in episcopal robes
Comments
'Amoung 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]
[Windsor and Eton Express, Saturday, 29 November 1845]
Other number
FDA-A.140-2010
Description
Content (person)
Pearson, John, 1613 - 1686 (Sitter)
Dimension note
39in. high
Inscription
Lettered on wall sconce supporting bust: 'PEARSON'
Material
marble
Production
Person
Behnes, William, 1791 - 1864 (Sculptor)
Date
1845
History and association
Object history note
Provenance: Presented to Eton College by Reverend W. G. Cookesley in 1845
