SD2441. John Gibson to Susan Horner

Published in The Brownings’ Correspondence, 29, 284 (in part).

[Rome]

13 April 1861

When yr letter arrived I had not begun to model the bust of Mrs Jameson. As Lady Annabella’s departure was approaching I at once began the work that she might see it. Her Ladyship thought it like. I finished the model on 9th inst & wrote a note to Mrs Bate the sister of Mrs Jameson, who came & thought it very like & praised the style & expression. … Mr Browning the poet has been & remained before the bust for a long time, he gave me praise for the likeness, the expression & style, he was her intimate friend. …

Publication: None traced.

Manuscript: National Portrait Gallery.

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