Sculptor. Born Grosvenor Square. One of the Commissioners for the Great Exhibition. His son, with the same name was also a successful sculptor. Died at home at 14 South Audley Street.
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Sir Richard Westmacott
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Great Exhibition and Prince Albert
Designed by Joseph Durham with modifications by Sydney Smirke. Inaugurated by...
Westmacott
London County Council Sir Richard Westmacott, 1775 - 1856, sculptor, lived a...
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Sir Richard Westmacott
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Achilles statue
Modelled on the statue of Dioscuri in Rome. A gay friend of ours is fond of ...
Duke of York's column
Bronze statue by Westmacott of "The Grand Old Duke of York" of nursery rhyme ...
Elizabeth I statue - Harrow
Harrow School was founded in 1572 under a Royal Charter of Elizabeth I so thi...
Francis Duke of Bedford
Inside the gates at each entrance to the square there is a modern information...
Other Subjects
Jamie Sargeant
Sculptor. He trained with the Orton Trust, and became apprentice and then assistant to David Kindersley (father of Richard), who raised him in the tradition and spirit of direct carving and the tre...
Francis John Williamson
Sculptor. Born Hampstead. Spent much of his life in Esher with Grapes House being his home and studio. Specialised in portraits of Queen Victoria who favoured him.
John Gibson (sculptor)
Sculptor. Born near Conwy, Wales. Other work in London: Molyneux Mausoleum in Kensal Green Cemetery. Died Rome.