George Clark Stanton

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Rebecca by Clark Stanton, Scott Monument, Edinburgh
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Figure of Friar Tuck, Scott Monument, Edinburgh

George Clark Stanton RSA (11 June 1832- 8 January 1894) was a 19th-century Scottish sculptor, silversmith and portrait miniaturist. [1] [2]

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Life

Stanton was educated at King Edward's School, Birmingham and Birmingham School of Art, initially training as a silversmith. In Birmingham he was employed by Elkington & Mason. Some of his work from there is now in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. He allegedly joined Garibaldi's Redshirts during a trip to Florence, Italy. During this trip he met Clara Camgee, who later became his wife. [3]

In 1855 he moved to Edinburgh, living first at 21 Dublin Street then at 1 Ramsay Lane. He also lived at 24 (now 38) Upper Gray Street. [3]

In 1862 he was elected an associate of the Royal Scottish Academy and in 1885 became a full member.

From 1879 he was Curator of the Royal Scottish Academy Life School.

He lived his final years at Ramsay Lane (part of Ramsay Gardens). [4]

His son, John George Stanton, was also an artist.u

Known works

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References

  1. "George Clark Stanton ARSA, RSA - Mapping the Practice and Profession of Sculpture in Britain and Ireland 1851-1951" . Retrieved 20 January 2017.
  2. "The Character Statues" . Retrieved 20 January 2017.
  3. 1 2 "Introduction" . Retrieved 20 January 2017.
  4. Edinburgh and Leith Post Office Directory 1891-2
  5. "The Character Statues" . Retrieved 20 January 2017.
  6. "Edinburgh, Summerhall, Royal (Dick) Veterinary College | Canmore".