Who is this Portrait Bust?

We are looking for your help identifying this Seamus Murphy creation. Sculptor Seamus Murphy is pictured here gesturing towards the bust. But who is the bust of?

If you think you recognise who this is bust is, please let us know at archives@rte.ie or via Twitter @RTEArchives.

A large bust of Michael Collins and a much smaller one of Seán Lemass can be seen in the background.

This photograph was taken during the filming of an RTE Television documentary on the sculptor entitled 'Stone Mad'. It was screened as part of the 'Anthology' series of programmes on the arts. The programme was televised on 6 October 1969. 

The RTÉ Guide published an article on Seamus Murphy in its edition of 3 October 1969. Murphy sculpted public monuments and figures for church buildings as well as a number of portrait busts. 

This photograph was taken by Eve Holmes on 4 July 1969.