Autograph letters, n.d.

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Autograph letters, n.d.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/192251874

Collection of about 1400 autograph letters to Sir Richard Westmacott and members of his family as well as other autograph letters collected by him; accompanied by original index (1 v. ms.).

18 v. (ca. 1400 items), 1 v.

New York State Historical Documents Inventory

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SNAC Resource ID: 6963568

New York State Historical Documents Inventory

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Westmacott family.

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Westmacott, Richard, Sir

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Sculptor 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). WorldC...