Hamo Thornycroft
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Hamo Thornycroft (1850-1925) was a British sculptor who became a leading figure in the New Sculpture movement, which brought naturalism, energy, and social subjects into Victorian sculpture. Born into a family of sculptors (both parents were artists), he studied at the Royal Academy and quickly gained recognition.
His bronze The Mower (1884) is considered a landmark of Victorian sculpture for depicting a working man with the dignity usually reserved for classical heroes. He also created the statue of Oliver Cromwell outside Parliament and the monument to General Gordon in Trafalgar Square.
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About Hamo Thornycroft
Thornycroft's The Mower (1884) pioneered realistic depictions of working people in British sculpture. He also created the Oliver Cromwell statue outside Parliament and the General Gordon monument.
The Cromwell statue stands outside the Houses of Parliament, London. The Mower is at Tate Britain. Other works are in London's public squares.
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