Survey Data
Reg No
50100235
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic
Original Use
Statue
In Use As
Statue
Date
1895 - 1900
Coordinates
316456, 233651
Date Recorded
30/08/2016
Date Updated
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Description
White marble statue, unveiled 1898 to memory of Robert Prescott Stewart (1825-1894), dressed in academic robes of doctor of music, resting right hand on harp and holding sheet of music in left. Monument stands at south side of National Gallery of Ireland, close to southeast corner. Inscription to base at right hand side reads 'Sir Thos. Farrell PRHA Sculp. Dublin'. Currently boxed in for protection during construction works at Leinster House.
Appraisal
Statue, by Thomas Farrell, dedicated to the memory of Robert Stewart, composer, conductor, organist, pedagogue and music professor. It was unveiled 15th March 1898 by the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Earl Cadogan.