Alfred Gilbert
British sculptor (1854-1934) · United Kingdom · On the map · Artists · Died at 80
Sir Alfred Gilbert was an English sculptor. He was born in London and studied sculpture under Joseph Boehm, Matthew Noble, Édouard Lantéri and Pierre-Jules Cavelier. His first work of importance was The Kiss of Victory, followed by the trilogy of Perseus Arming, Icarus and Comedy and Tragedy.
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Perseus Arming, an inspiration for the New Sculpture movement
The Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain in Piccadilly Circus. Anteros is one of the first statues to be cast in aluminium.
Drawing by Arthur Robertson of Alfred Gilbert's plans for the tomb of Prince Albert Victor
Queen Alexandra Memorial (detail). The maiden is supported by figures representing Faith, Hope and Charity.
Gilbert photographed in his Fulham Road studio, circa 1889
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His most creative years were from the late 1880s to the mid-1890s, when he produced several celebrated works such as a memorial for the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria and the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain Anteros on Piccadilly Circus.
