In this book, John Thomas Smith tells the story of Joseph Nollekens, a prominent sculptor in 18th-century England. Smith provides a detailed account of Nollekens' life, his work, and his social circle, which included many famous artists of the time. The book also features memoirs of several of Nollekens' contemporaries, such as William Hogarth, Joshua Reynolds, and John Flaxman. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...