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JOHN,
G. ESQ.
Neg.
No: 4559A
Neg.
Size: 12"x10"
Neg.
Date: 12-02-1909
Sitter:
Sir (William) Goscombe John (1860-1952).
Biog:
Sculptor and medalist; Kt. (cr. 1911); R.A. (1909).
Born in Cardiff,
son of a woodcarver. Studied with his father at Cardiff Castle under
the direction of architect William Burges. In 1882, came to London as
assistant in Thomas Nicholl's Lambeth workshop. Studied at Lambeth School
of Art; then went on to R. A . Schools and won Gold Medal and Travelling
Scholarship in 1889. Worked under Rodin in Paris, 1890-91 and received
honourable mention at Paris Salon, 1892, and Gold Medal, 1901. Works
include: figures and groups with a wide range of subject -- realistic,
poetic and religious; also monuments, eg.: equestrian figure of Edward
VII in Liverpool; Viscount Wolseley, Horse Guards Parade; and Prince
Christian Victor at Windsor. Memorials: Sir Arthur Sullivan in St. Paul's,
1902, and Marquess of Winchester, 1905. A.R.A. 1899, R.A. 1909, Knighted
1911, Hon. A.R.I B A. [British Sculpture 1850-1914, p. 26.]
Date:
12 February 1909.
Occasion:
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Location:
Artist's studio.
Descr:
FL standing, at work.
Costume:
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Furniture
& Props: -
Photographer:
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Evidence
of photographer at work: -
No
of poses: 1.
Copyright:
V&A
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please contact the V&A Picture Library: vaimages@vam.ac.uk
including the URL of the relevant page Provenance: Pinewood Studios; acquired 1989.
References:
Biog:
Dictionary of National Biography; Who's Who; The
Times, 16 December 1952, p 10e and 18 December 1952, p 8g.
Occasion:
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Costume:
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Reproduced:
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Additional
Information: -
Acknowledgements:
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