page_title: Francis Leggatt Chantrey
hierarchical_section_title: Francis Leggatt Chantrey
caption_attribution_description: English: Sir Francis Leggatt Chantrey, R.A. (1782-1841), in black morning suit, blue waistcoat with gold fob-seal,standing beside the bust of William Hyde Wollaston, F.R.S. (1766-1828) on a plinth signed, dated and inscribed on the counter-enamel 'Francis Chantrey Sculptor. R.A. London 1831 Painted in Enamel by Henry Bone R.A. Enamel painter to His Majesty &amp;c &amp;c after the *Original by J. Jackson R.A.' enamel on copper 242 x 188 mm.
context_page_description: Sir Francis Legatt Chantrey RA was an English sculptor. He became the leading portrait sculptor in Regency era Britain, producing busts and statues of many notable figures of the time. Chantrey's most notable works include the statues of King George IV; King George III, and George Washington. He also executed four monuments to military heroes for St Paul’s Cathedral, London. He left the Chantrey Bequest for the purchase of works of art for the nation, which was available from 1878 after the death of his widow.
context_section_description: Sir Francis Leg(g)att Chantrey RA (7 April 1781 – 25 November 1841) was an English sculptor. He became the leading portrait sculptor in Regency era Britain, producing busts and statues of many notable figures of the time. Chantrey's most notable works include the statues of King George IV (Trafalgar Square); King George III (Guildhall), and George Washington (Massachusetts State House). He also executed four monuments to military heroes for St Paul’s Cathedral, London. He left the Chantrey Bequest (or Chantrey Fund) for the purchase of works of art for the nation, which was available from 1878 after the death of his widow.
caption: Portrait of Chantrey standing next to a bust of William Hyde Wollaston, 1831, by Henry Bone after John Jackson
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