Biography
Born Keswick. Studied at the School of Art, Karlsruhe. Returned to London, 1887. Whilst working as a modeller in potteries and foundries, studied at South Kensington under Lanteri: gained National Scholarship. Assistant to Legros (q.v.) at the Slade, 1890-92. Entered R.A. Schools, 1894, and became assistant to Thomas Brock. Went to Paris, 1896. Taught at Glasgow School of Art, 1897-1905. Exhibited at the R. A. from 1895. Professor of Sculpture at the Royal College of Art, 1918-23. Designed memorial to Edward Stott at Amberley. Died London. [from Fine Art Society catalogue — see below]
A.R.A. 1910. R.A. 1920.
Sculpture
- Portrait of Robert Brough (6 views)
- Torso
- The Machinegun Corps Memorial (3 views)
- Dante at Ravenna
- Bust in Teak, Birch, and Lead
- Painting
- Music
- Sculpture
- Architecture
- Mercury
- Steamship Transit
- Locomotive Transit
- Industry
- Medicine [?]
- Motherhood
- Psyche
- Fiametta
- The Penitent Thief
Vessels and Metalwork
References
Beattie, Susan. The New Sculpture. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1983.
British Sculpture 1850-1914. A loan exhibition of sculpture and medals sponsored by The Victorian Society. London: Fine Art Society, 1968.
Channel Packet: Paris-London, 1880 - I920. Exhibition catalogue, The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond Street London Wl. March 24th - 2 5 th April 1969, plate 20.
Read, Benedict. Victorian Sculpture. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1982.
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