LEGREW

James (son of James Legrew 1769–1856, R. of Caterham, Surrey). b. Caterham 1803; studied sculpture under sir F. L. Chantrey; a student of the R.A., silver medallist 1824 and gold 1829; travelled in Italy 1840–2; sent two works The last prayer of Ajax, and Milton dictating to his daughter, to the Westminster Hall competition 1844; exhibited 30 pieces of sculpture at R.A., 2 at B.I. and 5 at Suffolk st. 1826–57; author of A few remarks on the sculpture of the nations referred to in the Old Testament deduced from an examination of some of their idols 1845; committed suicide at his house, 1 St. Alban’s road, Kensington 15 Sep. 1857.