His belief that sculpture had a social purpose, both as a fine and an applied .

His belief that sculpture had a social purpose, both as a fine and an applied art, led to his involvement in a wide range of projects. In 1934 he co-founded the firm Sculptured Memorials and Headstones in an attempt to promote carving by regional artists in native stone. Trained in the conventions of the late nineteenth century, Gilbert Ledward (1888-1960) adhered to representational values suited to public commemorative projects. The first artist to win a scholarship in sculpture to the British School at Rome, and a soldier in the First World War, he was a sought after sculptor of war memorials.

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Start by marking The Sculpture of Gilbert Ledward as Want to Read: Want to Read savin. ant to Read. Trained in the conventions of the late 19th century, Gilbert Ledward (1888-1960) adhered to representational values suited to public commemorative projects. The first artist to win a scholarship in sculpture to the British School at Rome, and a soldier in World War I, he was a sought-after sculptor of war memorials. His figurative designs of those that fought remain evocat Trained in the conventions of the late 19th century, Gilbert Ledward (1888-1960) adhered to representational values suited to public commemorative projects.

The first artist to win a scholarship in sculpture to the British School at Rome, and a soldier in World War I, he was a sought-after sculptor of war memorials

The first artist to win a scholarship in sculpture to the British School at Rome, and a soldier in World War I, he was a sought-after sculptor of war memorials. His figurative designs of those that fought remain evocative of the Great War and its cost.

The British Sculptors and Sculpture (BSS) series published by the Henry Moore Foundation and Lund Humphries stands out as one of the most substantive collections of monographs on British art. With the final title due in 2014, this article evaluates the investment embodied in th. . With the final title due in 2014, this article evaluates the investment embodied in the series, and weighs up its scholarly returns.

This publication celebrates the centenary of British sculptor Gilbert Ledward (1888-1960). One of the 'almost forgotten generation' of twentieth century sculptors, Ledward's work is nevertheless instantly recognisable; his most famous and prominent works include the Guards' Division Memorial in St James' Park and the Venus Fountain in Sloane Square. Ledward is also remembered as the Professor of Sculpture at the Royal College of Art in the late 1920s, whose controversial assistant was the young Henry Moore

Gilbert Ledward RA (London 23 January 1888 – 21 June 1960 London), was an English sculptor. He won the British Prix de Rome for sculpture in 1913, and in World War I served in the Royal Garrison Artillery and later as a war artist

Gilbert Ledward RA (London 23 January 1888 – 21 June 1960 London), was an English sculptor. He won the British Prix de Rome for sculpture in 1913, and in World War I served in the Royal Garrison Artillery and later as a war artist. He was professor of sculpture at the Royal College of Art and in 1937 was elected a Royal Academician. He became president of the Royal Society of British Sculptors and a trustee of the Royal Academy.

His belief that sculpture had a social purpose, both as a fine and an applied . This book examines the shift in values that Ledward found so troubling and that preoccupied him in the years after the Second World Wa. he. he Sculpture of Gilbert Ledward places attention on the processes and practice of sculpture and reproduces many sketches and working drawings previously unpublished. It is the first comprehensive record of Ledward's work.

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This volume makes a critical reassessment of a sculptor whose work was considered important in his time and has been unjustly neglected since his death

This volume makes a critical reassessment of a sculptor whose work was considered important in his time and has been unjustly neglected since his death. Lambert worked prolifically in his studio, but also undertook This volume makes a critical reassessment of a sculptor whose work was considered important in his time and has been unjustly neglected since his death.