William Goscombe John

William Goscombe John (1860–1952) was a British sculptor.

Also recorded as Goscombe John; Sir William Goscombe John; W. Goscombe John.

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Overview

Born at Cardiff in 1860, died at London in 1952.

In detail

William Goscombe John studied at City and Guilds of London Art School. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is art of sculpture. The authority associates the name with New Sculpture.

Places of work recorded in the authority are London. Membership is recorded of Royal Academy of Arts.

Works named in the authority record are The Response 1914 and Port Sunlight War Memorial.

Work by William Goscombe John is recorded in the collections of Tate, Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales and National Library of Wales.

Distinctions recorded are Knight Bachelor.

Connections

Each connection was recorded deliberately, with the basis for it kept on the internal record.

Died at

  • LondonPlace

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Associated with

  • New SculptureMovement

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Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Goscombe John”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3069617: William Goscombe John

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