“Robert Vernon” by William Behnes (?1791-1864)

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Robert Vernon

(?1791-1864)

1849

Source: Illustrated London News

“For this medallic portrait, the late Mr. Vernon sat to Mr Behnes the sculptor, who modelled, about the same time, a bust of the lamented gentleman; and both were allowed” by him to be characteristic likenesses.” [continued below]

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Shortly after the decease of Mr. Vernon, a petition was opened with the view of raising some memorial of his munificence in presenting to the country his fine Collection of Pictures now housed in the National Gallery. The Medallion wee submitted for this purpose to the Committee of Subscribers, but after much discussion, it was resolved to commission Mr, Behnes to execute a marble bust and pedestal of Mr. Vernon, to be presented to the National Gallery as a fitting tribute to the memory of one who has to generously contributed to enrich the Collection, and more especially to foster and elevate the English School of Painting.”

Bibliography

“Medallion Portrait of the late Mr. Vernon.” Illustrated London News (13 October 1849): 245.

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