William Blake Richmond

William Blake Richmond (1842–1921) was a painter, medalist and sculptor.

Also recorded as Sir William Blake Richmond; Sir William Blake Richmond KCB; Sir William Blake Richmond KCB, RA; William Blake Richmond (Sir); William Blake, Sir Richmond; Sir William Richmond.

William Blake Richmond in brief

Born
1842
Died
1921
Known for
painter, medalist and sculptor
Place of birth
London
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Overview

Born at London in 1842, died at London in 1921.

In detail

William Blake Richmond studied at Royal Academy of Arts. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait. The authority associates the name with Arts and Crafts movement.

Employment is recorded with University of Oxford. Positions recorded include member of London County Council. Membership is recorded of Royal Academy of Arts and Art Workers' Guild.

Works named in the authority record are Portrait of Mrs Ernest Moon.

Work by William Blake Richmond is recorded in the collections of Tate, National Gallery of Canada, Ashmolean Museum, Te Whare O Rehua Sarjeant Gallery and Victoria and Albert Museum.

Distinctions recorded are Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “William Blake Richmond”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q8005615: William Blake Richmond

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