Name Arthur Walker | Education Royal Academy of Arts | |
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Born 20 October 1861 Hackney, London Known for Sculpture, relief, illustration Died September 13, 1939, England, United Kingdom | ||
Arthur George Walker (1861–1939) was an English sculptor and painter. Among his best-known works are the Derby War Memorial and the statue of Florence Nightingale at Waterloo Place, London.
Personal life
Arthur George Walker was born 20 October 1861 to Robert Walker and his wife in Hackney, London. Robert Walker was a ship owner and surveyor. Until 1911, Walker lived with his Aunt Isabella and two siblings, Emily and Harold. He died on 13 September 1939 in England. He studied at the Royal Academy from about 1883 to 1887 and during this time won various prizes.
The following are details of some of Walker's many works.
References
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