3-039-153 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Statue of the Dean of Ripon, St. George's Hall, Liverpool, 1871. 'When the Rev. Dr. Hugh M'Neile, a well-known clergyman of the Evangelical party at Liverpool, was appointed to the Deanery of Ripon, some of his friends and admirers in Liverpool raised a subscription for a statue of him, which the Town Council allowed to be placed in St. George's Hall. Mr. G. G. Adams, sculptor, of London, was intrusted with the commission, and the manner in which he has executed his work will add to his reputation as an artist. The figure is 7 ft. high independently of the pedestal, and is executed in pure white Carrara marble. The Dean is represented standing on his right leg, the left foot a little advanced, the head erect, and looking to the front. The left hand holds an open book; the right is slightly extended, in an attitude of demonstration. The pose of the figure is one of great dignity and freedom, and the Doctor's robes are very skilfully treated. Mr. Adams has not only succeeded in avoiding all stiffness in the fold, but he has also given a sort of silken sheen to the marble. Those who know Dr. M'Neile consider the likeness perfect'. From "Illustrated London News", 1871.