Alfred Stevens

Alfred Stevens (1817 – 1875): Part 2

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This is the second part of a look at the life of Alfred Stevens. If you missed the first part, you can catch-up here! — After nine years of travelling and studying under the great Italian masters Alfred returned to Blandford in 1842. For a while he helped his father George with his decorating business… Read more Alfred Stevens (1817 – 1875): Part 2

Alfred Stevens (1817 – 1875): Part 1

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It appears that not much is known about the Dorset born artist Alfred Stevens, but he has been described as The English Michaelangelo and one of the greatest of all English craftsmen and designers.  He designed the Wellington memorial in St Pauls Cathedral, the lions at the British Museum and one of the heaviest, largest… Read more Alfred Stevens (1817 – 1875): Part 1