Edwin Landseer
Edwin Landseer | |
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| Born | Edwin Henry Landseer 7 March 1802 London, England |
| Died | 1 October 1873 (aged 71) London, England |
| Education | Royal Academy Schools |
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| Movement | Animalier |
| Father | John Landseer |
| Awards | Great gold medal of the Exposition Universelle (1855) |
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer RA (7 March 1802 – 1 October 1873) was an English painter and sculptor, well known for his paintings of animals – particularly horses, dogs, and stags. His best-known work is the lion sculptures at the base of Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square.