Laurence Campbell (sculptor) explained

Laurence Campbell (sculptor) should not be confused with Laurence Campbell.

Laurence Campbell
Nationality:Irish
Occupation:sculptor
Birth Date:1911
Birth Place:Dublin, Ireland
Death Place:Chicago, United States

Laurence Campbell (1911–2001)[1] was an Irish sculptor. He was the younger brother of the painter Christopher Campbell. Campbell was known for his busts for politicians and artists including Michael Collins and Maud Gonne, and his religious works. He was elected to the Royal Hibernian Academy in 1940. He also created limestone panels for buildings including the Marino vocational school and Theatre Royal, Dublin. He emigrated to the United States in the 1960s.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mr Laurence Campbell RHA – Mapping the Practice and Profession of Sculpture in Britain and Ireland 1851–1951 . 2022-10-03 . sculpture.gla.ac.uk.
  2. Web site: Minch . Rebecca . Laurence Campbell In Campbell, Christopher . Dictionary of Irish Biography . 3 October 2022 . en.
  3. Book: Snoddy . Theo . Dictionary of Irish artists : 20th century . 2002 . Merlin . Dublin . 1903582172 . 73–74 . 2nd.