Who created "The letters of Sir Richard Westmacott"?

The letters of Sir Richard Westmacott was created by Sir Richard Westmacott in 19th century.

When was "The letters of Sir Richard Westmacott" created?

This artwork was created 19th century.

What medium is "The letters of Sir Richard Westmacott"?

The letters of Sir Richard Westmacott is Collection of letters.

Is "The letters of Sir Richard Westmacott" in the public domain?

Yes, The letters of Sir Richard Westmacott is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The letters of Sir Richard Westmacott

Sir Richard Westmacott

19th century

Medium

Collection of letters

Dimensions

18 vols. (ca. 1,400 items) plus index

Department

The Libraries

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Purchased with income from the Jacob S. Rogers Fund

Accession Number

920.3 W52 F

Art Historical Context

Nestled in the Metropolitan Museum Art's Libraries, *The Letters of Sir Richard Westmac* offers a rare glimpse into the life of one of Britain's foremost neoclassical sculptors. Spanning 18 volumes with approximately 1,400 items and an index, this 19th-century collection captures the personal and professional correspondence of Sir Richardmacott (1775–1856). Renowned for monumental works like the Achilles statue in Hyde Park and pedimental sculptures on public buildings, Westmacott letters reveal the inner workings of Regency and Victorian artistic circles. As a primary source, these letters h...

The letters of Sir Richard Westmacott

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