Alfred Drury, R.A., 1856-1944.
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Biography
Born in London. Studied first at Oxford School of Art, then South Kensington Schools under Jules Dalou 1881-85 worked for Dalou in Paris. First exhibited at R.A. in 1885. Returned to London, 1886; worked as assistant to J. E. Boehm. Executed many portrait busts and public commissions, including decorative sculpture for Leeds City Square, 1898, four bronze figures for Vauxhall Bridge, 1909; and the statue of Reynolds in Courtyard of Burlington House.
A.R.A. 1900, R.A. 1913. [British Sculpture 1850-1914]
Works
- The Age of Innocence
- Mother and Child
- The Genius of Painting
- The Genius of Painting --two details
- Griselda
- Night Spirit
- Peace
- Portrait Statue of a Young Woman (multiple views)
- My Queen Medallion
Architectural Sculpture
- Front entrance to Victorian & Albert Museum, London
- Prince Albert
- "in the"
- "Complete"
- "Accomplishment"
Bibliography
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.
Last modified 21 January 2007