Edwin Landseer
English painter and sculptor (1802–1873) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Landseer" redirects here. For the eponymous dog breed, see Landseer dog. For other uses, see Landseer (disambiguation).
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer RA (7 March 1802 – 1 October 1873) was an English painter and sculptor,[1] well known for his paintings of animals – particularly horses, dogs, and stags. However, his best-known works are the lion sculptures at the base of Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square.
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Born | Edwin Henry Landseer (1802-03-07)7 March 1802 London, England |
Died | 1 October 1873(1873-10-01) (aged 71) London, England |
Education | Royal Academy Schools |
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Movement | Animalier |
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Awards | Great gold medal of the Exposition Universelle (1855) |
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