John Flaxman and the British Neoclassical sculptural idiom (1780–1826)

1. Flaxman begins modelling for Wedgwood and Bentley

   Jan 1, 1775Labels: Josiah Wedgwood, Thomas Bentley

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2. Apotheosis of Homer relief designed for Wedgwood

   Jan 1, 1778Labels: Apotheosis of, Wedgwood

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3. Flaxman and his wife depart for Rome

   Aug 1, 1787Labels: John Flaxman, Anne Denman

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4. The Fury of Athamas commissioned in Rome

   Jan 1, 1790Labels: The Fury, Earl of

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5. Iliad and Odyssey outline engravings published

   Jan 1, 1793Labels: Iliad engravings, Odyssey engravings

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6. Flaxman returns to London from Rome

   Jan 1, 1794Labels: John Flaxman, London return

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   • BMA

7. Royal Academy: elected Associate

   Jan 1, 1797Labels: Royal Academy, Associate ARA

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8. Greenwich Hill naval-victory memorial proposals submitted

   Jan 1, 1799Labels: Greenwich Hill

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9. Royal Academy: elected full Academician

   Jan 1, 1800Labels: Royal Academy, Academician RA

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10. Dante’s Divine Comedy illustrations published in Rome

    Jan 1, 1802Labels: Dante illustrations

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11. Begins Nelson monument for St Paul’s Cathedral

    Jan 1, 1808Labels: Nelson monument, St Paul

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12. Appointed first Professor of Sculpture at Royal Academy

    Jan 1, 1810Labels: Professor of, Royal Academy

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13. Nelson monument completed and publicly circulated in print

    Feb 2, 1818Labels: Nelson monument, print publication

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14. Flaxman dies in London

    Dec 7, 1826Labels: John Flaxman, London death

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