John Steell
British artist (1804-1891) · Artists · Died at 86
Sir John Robert Steell was a Scottish sculptor. He modelled many of the leading figures of Scottish history and culture, and is best known for a number of sculptures displayed in Edinburgh, including the statue of Sir Walter Scott at the base of the Scott Monument.
John Steell is read about 20 times a day, in 6 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 24 August 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.
Something wrong?People around John
Family
John SteellIs this everyone?
Only relatives with a profile here are drawn, so a family can be larger than this. A line here can also be wrong.
Correct this familyMedia & music
Photos 12
Sir John Steell by Hill & Adamson, circa 1845
The Duke of Wellington on Princes Street, Steell's most famous work
Alexander & Bucephalus by John Steell (Edinburgh City Chambers)
Sir Walter Scott statue at Scott Monument
Statue of Allan Ramsay in West Princes Street Gardens, close-up
Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins (1839), tympanum, Standard Life Assurance building, 1 George Street, Edinburgh
Awards
About this person
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1804 to 1891 · aged 86
