William Spence (17931849) was an early 19th century British sculptor.

Life

He was born in Chester in 1793 and showed artistic talent at an early age. He was sent to Liverpool to study drawing and carving under a Mr Pether. In Liverpool he met and befriended John Gibson who was working nearby at Samuel Francey's yard and got Spence a job in this yard.[1]

Spence went into partnership with Francey in 1819.[2]

He exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1821 to 1844.

He was given the post of Professor of Drawing at Liverpool Academy of Arts. He died in Liverpool in 1849.

Works

Collections

Spence's work is held in the permanent collection of the British Museum,[4] the National Portrait Gallery,[3] among others.

Family

He was father to Benjamin Edward Spence.[5]

References

  1. Dictionary of British Sculptors 1660-1852 by Rupert Gunnis p.363
  2. Dictionary of British Sculptors 1660-1852 by Rupert Gunnis p.156
  3. 1 2 "William Spence - National Portrait Gallery".
  4. "William Spence". British Museum (collections search). Retrieved 6 July 2022.
  5. ODNB: Benjamin Edward Spence
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