Wyatt, RICHARD

Wyatt, RICHARD, sculptor, born in London 3d May 1795, became pupil of Charles Rossi, was afterwards a student of the Royal Academy, next studied at Paris under Bosio, and in 1821 went to Rome to the studio of Canova, where Gibson was a fellow-student, and where he died, 29th May 1850. His favourite subjects were classical and poetical. His figures always show excellent modelling, especially his female figures, whose grace and beauty are beyond all praise.