John Bacon

John Bacon (1740–1799) was a British sculptor.

Also recorded as John Bacon, Senior; John, I Bacon; John Bacon I; J.P. Bacon; J.P. Bacon (op. 1841); J. Bacon.

Overview

Born at Southwark in 1740, died at London in 1799.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

Membership is recorded of Royal Academy of Arts.

Works named in the authority record are George III and the River Thames.

Work by John Bacon is recorded in the collections of Tate and Yale Center for British Art.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “John Bacon (sculptor, born 1740)”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q918565: John Bacon

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