John Henry Foley (1818-1874), Sculptor
Sitter in 4 portraits
Artist associated with 5 portraits
Born in Dublin, in 1835 he moved to London to study at the Royal Academy schools. He first exhibited in 1839, and from then on was much in demand for his sculpture. In 1844 Foley was chosen, along with Calder Marshall and John Bell, to produce sculptures for the decoration of the Houses of Parliament. In 1849 he was made an associate, and in 1858 a member, of the Royal Academy.
Helen Faucit (Helena (née Faucit Saville), Lady Martin)
by John Henry Foley
marble bust, 1843
On display in the Ladies Drawing Room at Bodelwyddan Castle
NPG 1554
by John Henry Foley
marble bust
On display in Room 22 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 788
by Sir Thomas Brock, after John Henry Foley
marble bust, 1886 (1877)
On display in the Library at Bodelwyddan Castle
NPG 748
Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha
by Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester, after John Henry Foley
photograph of statue, (1874-1876)
NPG D33766
