Westmacott, Richard, Sir
Variant namesSculptor Sir Richard Westmacott was born in London, and studied sculpture with his father, Richard; he later studied in Rome with Canova. After returning to London he built a large practice and became very popular, generally working in a neo-classical style. He was professor of sculpture at the Royal Academy for many years, and also wrote on the subject.
From the description of Richard Westmacott letter to Davies Gilbert, 1832 May 17. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 62385464
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| associatedWith | Canova, Antonio, 1757-1822. | person |
| associatedWith | Eastlake, Charles Lock, Sir, 1793-1865. | person |
| associatedWith | Fellows, Charles, Sir, 1799-1860. | person |
| associatedWith | Gilbert, Davies, 1767-1839, | person |
| associatedWith | Haydon, Benjamin Robert, 1786-1846. | person |
| associatedWith | Hayter, George, Sir, 1792-1871. | person |
| associatedWith | Pettigrew, Thomas Joseph, 1791-1865. | person |
| associatedWith | Philips, Nathaniel George. | person |
| associatedWith | Roberts, David, 1796-1864. | person |
| associatedWith | Toppan, Robert Noxon, 1836-1901. | person |
| associatedWith | Upcott, William, 1779-1845 | person |
| associatedWith | Westmacott family. | family |
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