Alexander Munro (1825 - 1871)
1825-10-26Inverness, United Kingdom1871-01-01Cannes, FranceUnited Kingdom, France
Alexander Munro
Alexander Munro was a British sculptor of the Pre-Raphaelite movement. He concentrated on portraiture and statues, but is best known for his Rossetti-influenced figure-group Paolo and Francesca (1852), which has often been identified as the epitome of Pre-Raphaelite sculpture.
Date and place of birt: | 26 october 1825, Inverness, United Kingdom |
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Date and place of death: | 1 january 1871, Cannes, France |
Nationality: | United Kingdom, France |
Period of activity: | XIX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Sculptor |
Art school / group: | Pre-Raphaelites |
Genre: | Portrait sculpture |
Art style: | Academism |