Robert Louis Stevenson

Sitterback to top

• Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894), Novelist and essayist. Sitter associated with 22 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Allen Hutchinson (1855-1929). Artist of 1 portrait.

This portraitback to top

The original of this bust was modelled by Hutchinson when, by chance, he came across Stevenson who was staying at Waikiki Beach, Honolulu. Stevenson recorded sitting for the bust in a letter to Sidney Colvin of 23 October 1893: 'I am being busted by a party named Hutchinson. Seems good.'

Linked publicationsback to top

• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 589

Subjects & Themesback to top

• On display at the Gallery
• Sculptures