History painter. Born Paris but brought up in England. Director of the National Gallery and President of the Royal Academy. Died at his house and studio, 70 Addison Road, Kensington.
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Sir Edward John Poynter
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Royal Albert Hall frieze
This ornate frieze, titled "The Triumph of Art and Letters", encircles the bu...
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Antoine Watteau
Artist. Born Jean-Antoine Watteau in Valenciennes. In 1702, he moved to Paris and worked as a scene painter at the Opera. He is credited with inventing the genre of 'fêtes galantes', which shows sc...
1 memorial
Hablot Knight Browne, 'Phiz'
Artist. Born Lower Kennington Lane, exact date in doubt. Illustrated 10 of Dickens' books. Took the pseudonym Phiz to pair with Dicken's early pen-name, Boz. Also worked for other novelists and f...
1 memorial
Winifred Turner
Sculptor. Born London, daughter of Alfred. From our Picture source, Sotherbys: "With her head turned and her legs elegantly crossed, Thought is carefully balanced in taut and balletic pose. ... Win...
2 memorials
1 memorial
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...
1 memorial
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