Edward Davis MIBS (1813 – 14 August 1878) was a 19th century British sculptor.

Life

Statue of Josiah Wedgewood in Stoke-on-Trent

He was born in London but his parents were from Carmarthen in south Wales.[1]

He attended the Royal Academy Schools in London and trained in the studio of Edward Hodges Baily, and was possibly in the studio while he worked on the statue of Nelson for Nelson's Column. He exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1834 until 1877. He lived and worked in the Fitzroy Square area of London.[2]

He died on 14 August 1878.[3]

Works

Gallery

References

  1. ^ "Edward Davis - Mapping the Practice and Profession of Sculpture in Britain and Ireland 1851-1951". Sculpture.gla.ac.uk. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  2. ^ "Edward Davis (1813-1878)". Speel.me.uk. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  3. ^ Dictionary of British Sculptors 1660-1851 by Rupert Gunnis, p. 122

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