Group    From 1896 

Leighton Fund

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

The newspaper article quoted at Sloane Square fountain contains: "... Leighton Fund, a trust founded by two sisters of Lord Leighton, a former president of the Royal Academy, for the purpose of placing pictures and other works of art in or near public buildings."

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

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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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Sir Edward Burne-Jones

Sir Edward Burne-Jones

Painter. Born Birmingham, his mother dying as a result of his birth. Met his life-long friend, William Morris, at Oxford University. Dropped out of his degree and went to London to become a pupil o...

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3 memorials
Frederick Richard Pickersgill

Frederick Richard Pickersgill

History painter.  Born London (probably 6 Northampton Street).   From about 1888 he lived at The Towers, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, where he died.

Person, Art

1 memorial
J. M. W. Turner

J. M. W. Turner

Born (on St George's Day) in Covent Garden. Even as he became successful he refused to modify his working-class accent. Lived alone with his father. Had few friends, two mistresses but never marrie...

Person, Art, Seriously Famous

11 memorials
Gerald Moira

Gerald Moira

Gerald Edward Moira was an English painter best known for his murals. Born in London, the son of a former Portuguese diplomat. His first commission was a mural for J. Lyons and Co., for the Trocad...

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1 memorial
Caroline Watson

Caroline Watson

Engraver royal to Queen Charlotte, wife of George III.

Person, Art

1 memorial