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Peter Turnerelli

(1774-1839), Sculptor

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Artist associated with 4 portraits
Peter Turnerelli was an Irish sculptor born of Italian parents. In 1793 he moved to London and studied sculpture there under Peter Francis Chenu and at the Royal Academy, where he exhibited from 1802. He spent a period in Italy, where he was deeply influenced by Antonio Canova. From 1797 to 1800 he taught modelling to the daughters of George III and was subsequently Sculptor-in-Ordinary to the Royal Family.

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King George III, by Peter Turnerelli - NPG 3903

King George III

by Peter Turnerelli
marble bust, 1809
NPG 3903

Henry Grattan, after Peter Turnerelli - NPG 1341

Henry Grattan

after Peter Turnerelli
plaster cast of bust, circa 1812-1813
On display in Room 3 on Floor 3 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 1341

Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales, by Peter Turnerelli - NPG 4470

Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales

by Peter Turnerelli
marble bust, 1816
NPG 4470

Gwyllym Lloyd Wardle, by Charles Turner, published by Charles Cutter, after James Holmes, after Peter Turnerelli - NPG D37492

Gwyllym Lloyd Wardle

by Charles Turner, published by Charles Cutter, after James Holmes, after Peter Turnerelli
mezzotint, published 20 May 1809
NPG D37492

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