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Rysbrack, John Michael
Rysbrack, John Michael (1694–1770). Flemish-born sculptor, who settled in England about 1720 and was soon making portrait busts for most of the leading men of his day, often using a classical style new to Britain, as in his statue of Sir Robert Walpole as a Roman senator, in Houghton Hall (Norfolk). A prolific artist, especially skilful in handling equestrian subjects, for instance his William III in Bristol, his approach was simple and dignified. Although Roubiliac overtook him in popularity, Rysbrack remained a formidable rival. There are numerous monuments in Westminster abbey and other examples of Rysbrack's work in the Royal Collection, cathedrals, noble houses, and galleries throughout Britain.
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JOHN CANNON. "Rysbrack, John Michael." The Oxford Companion to British History. 2002. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN CANNON. "Rysbrack, John Michael." The Oxford Companion to British History. 2002. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O110-RysbrackJohnMichael.html JOHN CANNON. "Rysbrack, John Michael." The Oxford Companion to British History. 2002. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O110-RysbrackJohnMichael.html |
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Rysbrack, John Michael
Rysbrack, John Michael (1694–1770). Flemish‐born sculptor, who settled in England about 1720 and was soon making portrait busts for most of the leading men of his day, often using a classical style new to Britain, as in his statue of Sir Robert Walpole as a Roman senator, in Houghton Hall (Norfolk). Although Roubiliac overtook him in popularity, Rysbrack remained a formidable rival.
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JOHN CANNON. "Rysbrack, John Michael." A Dictionary of British History. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN CANNON. "Rysbrack, John Michael." A Dictionary of British History. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O43-RysbrackJohnMichael.html JOHN CANNON. "Rysbrack, John Michael." A Dictionary of British History. 2004. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O43-RysbrackJohnMichael.html |
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