Memorials of Sir Francis Chantrey, R. A.

Originally published in 1851, this work commemorates a great nineteenth-century sculptor, focusing particularly on his birthplace of Norton, near Sheffield.

Autorentext

This anthology is edited by short fiction author John Holland who is the organiser, editor and publisher of Stroud Short Stories

Zusammenfassung
An enthusiast for British art, Sir Francis Chantrey (1781-1841) was, at the peak of his career, the portrait sculptor of choice in early nineteenth-century Britain. Originally published in 1851, this work commemorates the great sculptor, paying particular attention to his birthplace of Norton, near Sheffield.

Inhalt

Preface; 1. The boyhood of genius; 2. Chantrey as a portrait painter; 3. Pen and pencil sketches; 4. The sculptor in Sheffield; 5. London life and works; 6. Mortuary memorials.