Louis François Roubiliac

Sitterback to top

• Louis François Roubiliac (1702-1762), Sculptor. Sitter in 4 portraits, Artist associated with 13 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Joseph Wilton (1722-1803), Sculptor. Artist associated with 7 portraits, Sitter in 9 portraits.

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Born in Lyons, Roubiliac came to London in 1730 and made his name with his statue of Handel as Apollo, erected in Vauxhall Gardens in 1738 (now in the Victoria and Albert Museum). He was the chief exponent in sculpture of the rococo style in England, and was celebrated for his busts, which show a remarkable feeling for character, are varied in design, full of movement and exquisite in modelling.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Kerslake, John, Early Georgian Portraits, 1977, p. 236
• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 536

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Hats and head-attire
• On display at the Gallery
• Sculptures