Hamo Thornycroft

Hamo Thornycroft (1850–1925) was a sculptor.

Also recorded as William Hamo Thornycroft; Sir William Hamo Thornycroft; Sir Hamo Thornycroft; Sir Thornycroft; William Hamo Thorneycroft.

Hamo Thornycroft in brief

Born
1850
Died
1925
Known for
sculptor
Place of birth
London
Contents

Overview

Born at London in 1850, died at Oxford in 1925.

In detail

Hamo Thornycroft studied at University College School. the recorded working language is English.

The authority associates the name with New Sculpture.

Places of work recorded in the authority are London, Florence and Rome. Membership is recorded of Royal Academy of Arts.

Works named in the authority record are Statue of Oliver Cromwell and War Memorial (Boer War).

Work by Hamo Thornycroft is recorded in the collections of Art Institute of Chicago, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Tate, National Gallery of Canada and Victoria Memorial.

Distinctions recorded are Knight Bachelor.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Hamo Thornycroft”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q4020039: Hamo Thornycroft

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