Francis Legatt Chantrey

Francis Legatt Chantrey (1781–1841) was a painter, sculptor and draftsperson.

Also recorded as Sir Francis Legatt Chantrey; Sir Chantrey; Sir Francis Chantrey; Francis Chantrey; Francis Chantrey (Sir).

Francis Legatt Chantrey in brief

Born
1781
Died
1841
Known for
painter, sculptor and draftsperson
Place of birth
Sheffield
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Overview

Born at Sheffield in 1781, died at London in 1841.

In detail

John Francis is recorded as having studied under Francis Legatt Chantrey. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is art of sculpture and visual arts. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait.

Places of work recorded in the authority are London, Paris and Italy. Membership is recorded of Royal Society and Royal Academy of Arts.

Works named in the authority record are equestrian statue of George IV, The Sleeping Children, Statue of George Canning, Athens and Statue of George Washington.

Work by Francis Legatt Chantrey is recorded in the collections of Tate, National Gallery of Victoria, National Gallery of Canada, National Gallery and National Library of Wales.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society and Knight Bachelor.

Sources

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1476802: Francis Legatt Chantrey

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