History painter. Born Paris but brought up in England. Director of the National Gallery and President of the Royal Academy. Died at his house and studio, 70 Addison Road, Kensington.
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Sir Edward John Poynter
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Royal Albert Hall frieze
This ornate frieze, titled "The Triumph of Art and Letters", encircles the bu...
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Angelica Kauffman
Painter. Born Switzerland. Arrived in London in 1766 and was quickly successful. Lived in Golden Square with her father. One of only two women amongst the founders of the Royal Academy of Arts. ...
1 memorial
Cicely Mary Barker
Illustrator. Born at West Croydon. An epilepsy sufferer, she was housebound for most of her youth. In this time she showed a talent for drawing, and the first of her many books 'Flower Fairies of t...
1 memorial
William Blake
Poet and artist. Except for 3 years spent on the coast near Bognor, Blake lived his whole life in London, making his living as an engraver. Born at 28 Broad Street, now Broadwick Street (the modern...
10 memorials
Brian Glen Barnes, MBE
Muralist and community artist. Created murals around south London for over 45 years. Born Farnborough, Kent. When he and his wife, Aileen, moved to Battersea they became activists campaigning for...
8 memorials
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