Frederick W. Pomeroy, R.A., 1856-1924

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Biography

Born in London, the son of an artist-craftsman. Early sculptor member of Arts and Crafts movement. Studied under Dalou at Lambeth School of Art; at R.A. Schools, 1881-85 (gold medal and travelling scholarship, 1885) Studied under Mercie in Paris, later went to Rome. First exhibited at R.A., 1885, also showed at Arts & Crafts exhibitions from 1888. Executed marble version of Leighton's Athlete and Python and did much decorative work in collaboration with architects, eg. bronze figure Agriculture on Vauxhall Bridge and Gladstone statue in House of Commons.

A.R.A. 1907, R.A. 1917. [British Sculpture 1850-1914]

Works

• Poesie
• Perseus
• J. D. Sedding and His Wife Rose by Frederick W. Pomeroy
• Lord Dufferin Memorial
• Pediment (Hibernia, Minerva, and symbolic figures of Labour, Industry, Liberty, and Commerce) City Hall, Belfast
• Sir James Haslett

References

Beattie, Susan. The New Sculpture. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1983.

British Sculpture 1850-1914. A loan exhibition of sculpture and medals sponsored by The Victorian Society. London: Fine Art Society, 1968.

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Last modified 11 September 2003