John Hunter (1728-1793)
Reproduction
Object numberRCSSC/P 125
CollectionSpecial collections
CategorySculpture
TitleJohn Hunter (1728-1793)
DescriptionStatue of John Hunter by Henry Weekes, inscribed, 1864.
This sculpture was commissioned in 1864 by public subscription. It is modelled on the portrait of John Hunter by Sir Joshua Reynolds which normally hangs in the Council Room of the College. The statue was formerly displayed in the College Museum, but was moved to its present location during the post-war rebuilding.
Production date 1864
Sitter/subject
presented
Public subscription (1864)
Related objectsRCSSC/P 3154
Physical Location
LocationOn public display in RCS England's London headquarters
Physical Information
Physical descriptionMarble, height 148cm, on a pedestal 108cm high. Marble figure weight: 1220 kg. Pedestal weight including concrete base weight : 1500 kg
Materialmarble
H. WEEKES. R.A. SC. 1864JOHN HUNTER/BORN/14TH FEBRUARY 1728/DIED/16TH OCTOBER 1793.
Dimensions
statue height: 1480 mm
pedestal height: 1080 mm
pedestal height: 1080 mm
Bibliography
SourceDobson 1959c
NotesShort article describing the committee formed to subscribe the statue of John Hunter by Henry weekes.
