Memorials of Sir Francis Chantrey, R. A.: Sculptor in Hallamshire and Elsewhere

by John Holland and John Holland

Book Overview

Originally published in 1851, partly with the aim of correcting certain mistakes in painter George Jones's 1849 tribute (also reissued in this series), this work commemorates Norton-born sculptor Sir Francis Chantrey (1781-1841), whose illustrious career began in nearby Sheffield. His most celebrated works include The Sleeping Children in Lichfield Cathedral, his statue of James Watt, and his busts of Sir Walter Scott and John Horne Tooke. An enthusiast...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1108064442
• ISBN13: 9781108064446
• Release Date: June 2013
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"