John Phillip RA
Artist
William Brodie
(Banff, Scotland, 1815 - 1881)
Sitter
John Phillip
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1817 - 1867)
Date1868
Mediummarble on peterhead granite column
ClassificationsSculptures
DimensionsOverall: Height: 72.5 cm, Width: 53 cm, Depth: 30 cm
Plinth Size: Height: 114.2 cm, Width: 42.5 cm, Depth: 42.5 cm
Plinth Size: Height: 114.2 cm, Width: 42.5 cm, Depth: 42.5 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1901 by Aberdeen Town Council.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG004589
Keywords
Portrait busts were an Hellenistic (Greek) innovation, though few originals remain
