Hamo Thornycroft

Hamo Thornycroft'''(William) Hamo Thornycroft''' (1850–1925) was a British sculptor, responsible for several London landmarks. Hamo Thornycroft belonged to a family of sculptors. His father, mother, and grandfather were all distinguished sculptors. He was born in London. His brother, John Isaac Thornycroft, became a successful naval engineer, and their sister, Theresa, was the mother of the poet Siegfried Sassoon. Hamo's first major success was in 1876, with a statue in the classical style: ''Warrior Beasino''. He subsequently completed statues of several famous figures, including that of Charles George Gordon|General Gordon which stands in Trafalgar Square, that of Oliver Cromwell outside the Houses of Parliament, and one of John Bright in Rochdale, England|Rochdale. He was knighted for his services to the arts. ==External links== *[http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/walker/collections/19c/Thornycroft.asp The Mower] in the [http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/walker/ Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool] *[http://www.speel.demon.co.uk/artists2/thorny.htm Biography on Bob Speel's Site] *[http://www.victorianweb.org/sculpture/thornycroft/hamoov.html The Victorian Web, featuring links to images of works] Category:1850 births|Thornycroft, Hamo Category:1925 deaths|Thornycroft, Hamo Category:British sculptors|Thornycroft, Hamo