Frederick W. Pomeroy, R.A., 1856-1924

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Biography

Born in London, the son of an artist-craftsman. Early sculptor member of Arts and Crafts movement. Studied under Dalou at Lambeth School of Art; at R.A. Schools, 1881-85 (gold medal and travelling scholarship, 1885) Studied under Mercie in Paris, later went to Rome. First exhibited at R.A., 1885, also showed at Arts & Crafts exhibitions from 1888. Executed marble version of Leighton's Athlete and Python and did much decorative work in collaboration with architects, eg. bronze figure Agriculture on Vauxhall Bridge and Gladstone statue in House of Commons.

A.R.A. 1907, R.A. 1917. [British Sculpture 1850-1914]

Allegorical and mythological single figures

• Poesie
• Undine
• Dionysius
• Undine
• Love the Conqueror
• Giotto

Memorial figures and busts

• Burns
• Oliver Cromwell
• Lord Dufferin Memorial
• Sir James Haslett
• Sir E. Hornby

Bas reliefs and medallions

• J. D. Sedding and His Wife Rose
• Let all things be done with Charity
• Modelled Panel

Architectural sculpture

• Pediment (Hibernia, Minerva, and symbolic figures of Labour, Industry, Liberty, and Commerce) City Hall, Belfast

References

Baldry, A. L. "The Work of F. W. Pomeroy." The Studio 15 (November 1898): 77-86.

Beattie, Susan. The New Sculpture. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1983.

British Sculpture 1850-1914. A loan exhibition of sculpture and medals sponsored by The Victorian Society. London: Fine Art Society, 1968.

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