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John Thomas Smith, John Thomas II Smith

Nollekens and His Times - Comprehending a Life of That Celebrated Sculptor, Memoirs of Several

English · Paperback / Softback

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Description

Published in 1828, this two-volume anecdotal biography of the leading sculptor of his day sheds light on London's art world.

List of contents

15. Cause of Mr Nollekens dismissing his confessor; 16. Funeral of Mr Nollekens; 17. Sale of Mr Nollekens's collection; Biographical sketches and anecdotes of several artists and others, contemporary with Nollekens.

Summary

The sculptor Joseph Nollekens (1737–1823) was famed for his portrait busts of leading figures of the day. This gossipy, anecdotal two-volume biography, first published in 1828 by the draughtsman and antiquary John Thomas Smith (1766–1833), sheds much light on the London art world in which the sculptor flourished.

Product details

Authors	John Thomas Smith, John Thomas II Smith
Publisher	Cambridge University Press ELT

Languages	English
Product format	Paperback / Softback
Released	13.02.2014

EAN	9781108068970
ISBN	978-1-108-06897-0
No. of pages	500
Series	Cambridge Library Collection -
Subject	Humanities, art, music > History

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