Joseph Robinson Kirk
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Joseph Robinson Kirk was a noted Irish
sculptor.
He was born in Dublin, the eldest son of Thomas Kirk
. He lived in Jervis Street and studied with his father (along with two brothers and a sister who also became sculptors) and at the Dublin Society's
School.
He became master of the RDS modelling school in 1852 and in 1854 he became a member of the Royal Hibernian Academy
.
Among his best-known works are the figures of Divinity, Law, Medicine and Science on the campanile in TCD and a relief at the base of the Wellington Monument
. He also executed the figure over his father's grave in Mount Jerome Cemetery
. Like his father he executed a number of unique reliefs for church memorials throughout the country.
He died in 1894 and is interred in Mount Jerome Cemetery, Dublin.
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
sculptor.
He was born in Dublin, the eldest son of Thomas Kirk
Thomas Kirk (sculptor)
Thomas Kirk was a noted Irish sculptor.He was born in Cork. He studied at the Dublin Society's School where he won prizes in 1797 and 1800. He later worked for Henry Darley, a skillful builder and stone-cutter from Meath, based in Abbey Street, Dublin. Kirk was acclaimed for his fine relief work...
. He lived in Jervis Street and studied with his father (along with two brothers and a sister who also became sculptors) and at the Dublin Society's
Royal Dublin Society
The Royal Dublin Society was founded on 25 June 1731 to "to promote and develop agriculture, arts, industry, and science in Ireland". The RDS is synonymous with its main premises in Ballsbridge in Dublin, Ireland...
School.
He became master of the RDS modelling school in 1852 and in 1854 he became a member of the Royal Hibernian Academy
Royal Hibernian Academy
The Royal Hibernian Academy is an artist-based and artist-oriented institution in Ireland, founded in Dublin in 1823.-History:The RHA was founded as the result of 30 Irish artists petitioning the government for a charter of incorporation...
.
Wellington Monument, Dublin
The Wellington Monument is an obelisk located in the Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland.The testimonial is situated at the southeast end of the Park, overlooking Kilmainham and the River Liffey...
. He also executed the figure over his father's grave in Mount Jerome Cemetery
Mount Jerome Cemetery
Mount Jerome Cemetery is situated in Harold's Cross on the south side of Dublin, Ireland. Since its foundation in 1836, it has witnessed over 300,000 burials...
. Like his father he executed a number of unique reliefs for church memorials throughout the country.
He died in 1894 and is interred in Mount Jerome Cemetery, Dublin.