Group    From 1896 

Leighton Fund

Categories: Art, Benefactor

Group

Originated as the bequest left by Lord Leighton in 1896. Bob Speel provides some useful information about what the fund has bought.

This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Leighton Fund

Creations i

Burlington House courtyard - Joshua Reynolds

{On the pedestal, at the front:} Sir Joshua Reynolds, 1723 - 1792 First Pre...

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Charles II - Sloane Square

{Running around the urn near the top:} Sweet Thames run softly till I end my...

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Nell Gwynne - Sloane Square

She's manipulating a fan but meanwhile, unnoticed by Nell, her dress has slip...

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Other Subjects

Thomas Gainsborough

Thomas Gainsborough

Born Sudbury, Suffolk.

Person, Art, Seriously Famous

4 memorials
Guido Reni

Guido Reni

Italian painter.

Person, Art, Italy

1 memorial
James Radley Young

James Radley Young

From Tessellations: "James Radley Young was a major designer for Carter Tiles during the early part of the 20th century. In addition to single tiles he also designed a number of major tile panels f...

Person, Art, Craft / Design

1 memorial
James Barry

James Barry

Painter. Born in Water Lane, Blackpool, Cork, Ireland. He studied in Italy and in 1782 he was appointed Professor of Painting at the Royal Academy. Because of abusive remarks about his colleagues, ...

Person, Art, Ireland, Italy

1 memorial
Whitechapel Art Gallery
1 memorial