Mrs Richard Perrott
Bust
1870 (made)
1870 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This white marble portrait bust depicts Mrs Richard Perrott. The bust has drapery thrown over the shoulders and rests on a circular base. It is inscribed on the front MRS RICHARD PERROTT, and on the back P. MACDOWALL, R.A., SCULP. 1870.
This portrait bust was commissioned by Richard Perrot from the sculptor Patrick MacDowell together with its pendant, the bust of Richard Perrot. They are possibly amongst the last commissions undertaken by MacDowell, who died in the same year they were executed. It is not known whether they were produced for a special purpose; the donor described his father and mother as 'private persons'. Nothing further is known of the sitters.
Patrick MacDowell (1799-1870) was an Irish, Belfast born, sculptor, who was initially apprenticed to a London coachbuilder. Later he trained under the sculptor Peter Francis Chenu. He attended the Royal Academy Schools, but already after two years he had a well merited and established reputation as a sculptor. His most important work is probably the memorial to Frederick Richard Chichester, Earl of Belfast (d. 1853) in Belfast Castle, but he is best known for his group depicting Europe for the Albert Memorial in Kensington Gardens.
This portrait bust was commissioned by Richard Perrot from the sculptor Patrick MacDowell together with its pendant, the bust of Richard Perrot. They are possibly amongst the last commissions undertaken by MacDowell, who died in the same year they were executed. It is not known whether they were produced for a special purpose; the donor described his father and mother as 'private persons'. Nothing further is known of the sitters.
Patrick MacDowell (1799-1870) was an Irish, Belfast born, sculptor, who was initially apprenticed to a London coachbuilder. Later he trained under the sculptor Peter Francis Chenu. He attended the Royal Academy Schools, but already after two years he had a well merited and established reputation as a sculptor. His most important work is probably the memorial to Frederick Richard Chichester, Earl of Belfast (d. 1853) in Belfast Castle, but he is best known for his group depicting Europe for the Albert Memorial in Kensington Gardens.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Title | Mrs Richard Perrott (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | |
| Brief description | Bust, marble, portrait of Mrs Richard Perrott, by Patrick MacDowell, Irish, made in London, 1870 |
| Physical description | Portrait bust in white marble of Mrs Richard Perrott. Signed by Patrick MacDowell, R.A. The bust has drapery thrown over the shoulders and rests on a circular base. It is inscribed on the front and on the back . On circular pedestal with moulded base and square plinth, in imitation of red porphyry and white and black marble. |
| Dimensions |
|
| Marks and inscriptions |
|
| Object history | Given by E.D. Perrott, Esq., 6 Middle Temple Lane, The Temple, London, son of the sitter in 1902. Together with its pendant the bust of the sitter's husband (Mus. No. 718-1902). |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | This white marble portrait bust depicts Mrs Richard Perrott. The bust has drapery thrown over the shoulders and rests on a circular base. It is inscribed on the front MRS RICHARD PERROTT, and on the back P. MACDOWALL, R.A., SCULP. 1870. This portrait bust was commissioned by Richard Perrot from the sculptor Patrick MacDowell together with its pendant, the bust of Richard Perrot. They are possibly amongst the last commissions undertaken by MacDowell, who died in the same year they were executed. It is not known whether they were produced for a special purpose; the donor described his father and mother as 'private persons'. Nothing further is known of the sitters. Patrick MacDowell (1799-1870) was an Irish, Belfast born, sculptor, who was initially apprenticed to a London coachbuilder. Later he trained under the sculptor Peter Francis Chenu. He attended the Royal Academy Schools, but already after two years he had a well merited and established reputation as a sculptor. His most important work is probably the memorial to Frederick Richard Chichester, Earl of Belfast (d. 1853) in Belfast Castle, but he is best known for his group depicting Europe for the Albert Memorial in Kensington Gardens. |
| Associated object | 718-1902 (Pair) |
| Bibliographic references |
|
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 719-1902 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
| Record created | May 29, 2009 |
| Record URL |
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest
