Thomas Woolner
(1825-1892), Sculptor and poetSitter in 28 portraits
Artist associated with 24 portraits
The only sculptor to be a founding member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, Woolner first made his name with portrait medallions of Carlyle, Tennyson and other celebrated figures of the time. Portrait sculpture remained at the forefront of Woolner's practice, although he also executed occasional architectural and ideal works.
John Laird Mair Lawrence, 1st Baron Lawrence
by Thomas Woolner
marble bust, 1882
NPG 2111
by Charles Henry Jeens, after Thomas Woolner
stipple and line engraving, 1864
NPG D46008
by Charles Henry Jeens, after Thomas Woolner
stipple and line engraving, 1864
NPG D46009
after Thomas Woolner
photograph of marble medallion, (1876)
NPG D39603
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