John Bacon the Younger
(1777-1859), SculptorArtist associated with 3 portraits
The sculptor John Bacon the Younger received his initial training under his father, John Bacon the Elder, before attending the Royal Academy Schools at the age of twelve. By his mid teens, he was exhibiting at the Academy himself. On his father's death, he completed his unfinished works. He went on to become a successful and prolific sculptor in his own right.
Richard Colley Wellesley, Marquess Wellesley
by John Bacon the Younger
marble bust, circa 1808
NPG 992
by John Bacon the Younger
marble and bronze bust, 1814
NPG 4887
Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis
by and published by George Dawe, after John Bacon the Younger
mezzotint, published 30 May 1803
NPG D49742
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