Joseph Parkin Mayall, Sir F. Leighton P.R.A.

Sir F. Leighton P.R.A., ca.1884

From: Joseph Parkin Mayall

RA Collection: Art

Photographed in the studio of the house designed for Leighton by George Aitchison R.A. (1825-1910) in Holland Park Road. In the background of the photograph, to the left, can be seen a model of 'The Sluggard', while on the table to Leighton's right is a model of 'Athlete struggling with a Python'. Full size, plaster painted bronze versions of both sculptures are in the Academy's collection.

Object details

Title

Sir F. Leighton P.R.A.

Photographed by

Joseph Parkin Mayall

Published by

Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington (London)

From

F.G. Stephens (ed.), Artists at home photographed by J.P. Mayall, London 1884, pl.[2]

Date

ca.1884

Object type

Photograph

Place of Publication

London

Medium

Photogravure

Dimensions

165 mm x 222 mm

Collection

Royal Academy of Arts

Object number

05/4565

This image is from a book

Artists At Home Photographed By J.P. Mayall, And Reproduced In Facsimile By Photo-Engraving On Copper Plates. Edited, With Biographical Notices And Descriptions, By F.G. Stephens - London:: 1884. [All rights reserved.]

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