Letters from John Hogan
TitleLetters from John Hogan
ReferenceU140/L/48
Date
1857 - 1858
CreatorHogan, John (Sculptor b1800)
Production date 1857 - 1858
Scope and Content1. 16 Feb 1857 MS. letter from John Hogan, sculptor (b1800 - d1858), 14 Wentworth Place, Dublin, to Richard Dowden, Cork. He was gratified to be consulted concerning the proposed statue by the committee of the Mathew Testimonial. The figure should be colossal, eight feet in height. His estimate for erection in bronze and on a pedestal is £1,200, '...with a sincere desire that the work which my fellow Citizens of Cork have...taken in hands, should be executed in a style worthy of them and worthy of the Illustrious Apostle of Temperance...'. Refers to the serious loss of artists on public commissions, and to the statue of O'Connell for Limerick. Also 2 calling cards of John Hogan, a member of the Institutio al Pantheon in Rome. (3pp plus 2 items)
2. 22 Mar 1855 As above. He would have replied sooner, but received an order to model a bust of a very distinguished man. Refers to a 'little group in ivory and bronze...such buresque subjects...only fitting...for Algerians and New Zealanders...'. Refers to the 'Redeemer After Death' in the South Chapel, where his remuneration was fixed at £500, and he has only received £272.10s, a transaction that has 'neither honour, justice or honesty' on the part of the priests and parishioners. Asks Dowden to assist in having 'common justice done'. Mentions Dowden taking Miss Dowden to see the Great Universal Exhibition at Paris, where he may see some of Hogan's works 'representing Hibernia inspiring the young Brian Boru... I consider that my best work as yet...', etc. (6pp)
3. 1 Apr 1857 As above. He is going over to Paris to bring back his colossal statue of O'Connell for Limerick. He hopes that nothing will be done in Cork with Father Mathew's testimonial until he returns with the bronze of the Liberator, '...which I am certain will place the puny efforts of the English Sculptors in the shade'. (2pp)
4. 1 Oct 1857 As above. He is glad that the committee are eager to commence the Mathew statue shortly. He shall look out for the next excursion train to Cork to meet the committee in person. The swelling on his feet has been relieved and he has '...recovered wonderfully since leeches were applied to the parts affected...'. (2p)
5. 17 Apr 1858 MS. letter from John V.Hogan [son of John Hogan], to Dowden. He deeply feels the individual kindness and exertions on their behalf by Dowden. (2pp)
2. 22 Mar 1855 As above. He would have replied sooner, but received an order to model a bust of a very distinguished man. Refers to a 'little group in ivory and bronze...such buresque subjects...only fitting...for Algerians and New Zealanders...'. Refers to the 'Redeemer After Death' in the South Chapel, where his remuneration was fixed at £500, and he has only received £272.10s, a transaction that has 'neither honour, justice or honesty' on the part of the priests and parishioners. Asks Dowden to assist in having 'common justice done'. Mentions Dowden taking Miss Dowden to see the Great Universal Exhibition at Paris, where he may see some of Hogan's works 'representing Hibernia inspiring the young Brian Boru... I consider that my best work as yet...', etc. (6pp)
3. 1 Apr 1857 As above. He is going over to Paris to bring back his colossal statue of O'Connell for Limerick. He hopes that nothing will be done in Cork with Father Mathew's testimonial until he returns with the bronze of the Liberator, '...which I am certain will place the puny efforts of the English Sculptors in the shade'. (2pp)
4. 1 Oct 1857 As above. He is glad that the committee are eager to commence the Mathew statue shortly. He shall look out for the next excursion train to Cork to meet the committee in person. The swelling on his feet has been relieved and he has '...recovered wonderfully since leeches were applied to the parts affected...'. (2p)
5. 17 Apr 1858 MS. letter from John V.Hogan [son of John Hogan], to Dowden. He deeply feels the individual kindness and exertions on their behalf by Dowden. (2pp)
Extent5 items
Physical descriptionFragile
Persons keywordHogan, John (Sculptor b1800-d1858)
SubjectFather Mathew Statue, Cork, Medicine, Sculpture
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