Chantrey, Sir Francis

an English sculptor, born in Derby shire; was apprenticed to a carver and gilder in Sheffield; displayed a talent for drawing and modelling; received a commi ion to execute a marble bust for the parish, church, which was so succe ful as to procure him further and further commi ions; executed four colo al busts of admirals for Green wich Hospital; being expert at portraiture, his busts were likene es; executed busts of many of the most illustrious men of the time, among them of Sir Walter Scott, Words worth, Southey, and Wellington, as well as of royal heads; made a large fortune, and left it for the encouragement of art (1781-1841).