Person    | Male  Born 24/5/1818  Died 27/8/1874

John H. Foley

Categories: Sculpture

Countries: Ireland

Born Dublin. Works include: Albert and the group Asia, both at the Albert Memorial, After Foley's death the statue of Albert was finished by his assistant Thomas Brock. Died at home, The Priory, Upper Terrace, Hampstead.

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Albert Memorial - Prince Albert

Albert is shown holding the catalogue of the Great Exhibition, held in this p...

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Michael Faraday statue

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Sidney Herbert - statue

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