Family Father
John Flaxman Sr.
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John Flaxman Jr.
1755-07-06 – 1826-12-07
Life & Legacy
John Flaxman (6 July 1755 – 7 December 1826) was an English sculptor and draughtsman who was a leading figure in British and European Neoclassicism. Early in his career, he worked as a modeller for Josiah Wedgwood's pottery. He spent several years in Rome, where he produced his first book illustrations. He was a prolific maker of funerary monuments.
Occupation & Career
painter, poet, sculptor, illustrator, graphic artist, draftsperson, designer, visual artist, artist
Legacy Highlights
Employer
Rundell and Bridge
Organizations & Memberships
Accademia delle Arti del Disegno · Royal Academy of Arts · Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences
Verified Legacy Record
Family Sibling
William Flaxman
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q366066 · wikidata
Family Sibling
Maria Flaxman
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q366066 · wikidata
Family Spouse
Ann Flaxman
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q366066 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q366066 — wikidata View source
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