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1806 London, England - 1868 Dorchester, Massachusetts. Known for: Portrait bust sculpture of prominent persons.
Robert Ball Hughes (January 19, 1804 — March 5, 1868), often known as Ball Hughes, was a British-American sculptor, born in England and active in the United States. He was born in London.His birth... Read full biography
Robert Ball Hughes (January 19, 1804 — March 5, 1868), often known as Ball Hughes, was a British-American sculptor, born in England and active in the United States. He was born in London.His birth year has been confirmed to be 1804 according to his baptismal record on the International Genealogical... Read full biography
Robert Ball Hughes (January 19, 1804 — March 5, 1868), often known as Ball Hughes, was a British-American sculptor, born in England and active in the United States. He was born in London.His birth year has been confirmed to be 1804 according to his baptismal record on the International Genealogical Index, and not 1806 as has been widely reported. His given name was Robert Balls Hughes according to his baptismal record. He early exhibited a decided taste for modeling, and at 12 years of age made... Read full biography
Robert Ball Hughes (January 19, 1804 — March 5, 1868), often known as Ball Hughes, was a British-American sculptor, born in England and active in the United States. He was born in London.His birth year has been confirmed to be 1804 according to his baptismal record on the International Genealogical Index, and not 1806 as has been widely reported. His given name was Robert Balls Hughes according to his baptismal record. He early exhibited a decided taste for modeling, and at 12 years of age made out of wax candle ends a bas-relief copy of a picture representing the wisdom of Solomon, which was afterward cast in silver. He later studied under Edward Hodges Baily for seven years. During this time, the Royal Academy awarded him a large silver... Read full biography
Robert Ball Hughes (January 19, 1804 — March 5, 1868), often known as Ball Hughes, was a British-American sculptor, born in England and active in the United States. He was born in London.His birth year has been confirmed to be 1804 according to his baptismal record on the International Genealogical Index, and not 1806 as has been widely reported. His given name was Robert Balls Hughes according to his baptismal record. He early exhibited a decided taste for modeling, and at 12 years of age made out of wax candle ends a bas-relief copy of a picture representing the wisdom of Solomon, which was afterward cast in silver. He later studied under Edward Hodges Baily for seven years. During this time, the Royal Academy awarded him a large silver medal for the best copy in bas-relief of the Apollo Belvedere. He also received a silver medal from the Society of Arts and Sciences for a copy... Read full biography
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Art Method
- •Bas Relief, Wall Mounted Sculpture
- •Cameo Portrait, Cameo Cutting
- •Direct Carver, Hand Carving
- •Easel Painting
- •Medallic Art, Medallions, Medals, Coin Design
- •Sculpture, Three Dimensional Forms, Sculptor
Art Style
- •Classical Realist
- •Realist, Representational, Naturalist Style
Art Subject
- •Coastal View, Shoreline, Seaside
- •George Washington
- •Portrait Bust Sculpture
- •Portraits, Portraiture
- •Portraits: Notables, Society, Celebrity, Historical and/or Royalty
Geography/Places Lived and/or Worked
- •Boston Before 1900
- •England, Great Britain Before 1900, London
- •Europe
Art Association
- •American Academy of Fine Arts
- •National Academy of Design, Elected Member
Art School
- •Royal Academy of Arts School (Schools) of London, Student
Chronology
- •Early 19th Century Before Civil War
- •Late 19th Century, After Civil War
Added Description
- •Portrait Specialty
- •Sculpture Specialty
- •Unique Life Story/ First in Something
Exhibition of Art Association
- •National Academy of Design, New York
Exhibition of Museum
- •Boston Athenaeum
Exhibition By An Art School
- •Royal Academy of the Arts, England
- •The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts