Reference NumberHI/1876-1
TitleStatue of William Stokes on Pedestal
Date1874
Creator NameFoley; John Henry (1818-1874); sculptor
DescriptionLife size statue of Dr. William Stokes (1804-1878) by John Henry Foley R.A. R.H.A. (1818-1874). White statuary marble figure, standing, wearing an academic gown, with hands at the front, one placed over the other. Signed J.H. Foley and dated London, 1874. Pedestal inscribed "WILLIAM STOKES. M.D./PRESIDENT/OF THE/KING AND QUEEN'S COLLEGE/OF PHYSICIANS/IN IRELAND/MDCCCXLIX". Stokes was President from 1849 to 1851 and again in 1866 to 1867.
Extent1 item
Custodial HistoryRecorded in Register of Donations and Bequests (RCPI/8/3/2/1) as executed for the testimonial committee, unveiled 16 March 1876 by his Grace the Duke of Leinster
DimensionsStatue: 2030mm (approx. height)
Pedestal: 1295mm (approx. height)
Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameStatue
Pedestal
TermSculpture
Medicine in the Arts
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/45Stokes; William (1804-1878); physician1804-1878
DS/UK/2025Foley; John Henry (1818-1874); sculptor1818-1874
DS/UK/43Royal College of Physicians of Ireland; 1654-1654-
Places
CodeSet
NA42London/England/United Kingdom
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