Joseph Bentley Leyland

Joseph Bentley Leyland (1811–1851) was a sculptor from Halifax, England. His brother was Francis A Leyland, the Halifax antiquarian and publisher, who designed the seal for Halifax Corporation and the coat of arms of Halifax.[1]

Joseph was a good friend of Branwell Brontë. Like him, his talent was largely unfulfilled. He was often in debt and died an alcoholic three years after Branwell. [2] Leyland introduced Bronte to an active artistic social group in Halifax. This included William Dearden, George Hogarth, John Nicholson, and John Wilson Anderson.

Well-known works

  • Memorial to Stephen Beckwith in York Minster[3]
  • African blood-hounds: a large group which Edwin Landseer described as "the noblest modern work of its kind", which was presented to Salford Museum after the sculptor's death and subsequently destroyed.[4]

References

  1. ^ Orel, Harold (1997). The Brontës: Interviews and Recollections. University of Iowa Press. p. 41. ISBN 9780877455370. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
  2. ^ du Maurier, Daphne (2012) The Infernal World Of Branwell Bronte. Hachette UK.
  3. ^ "Discover church monuments – Church Monuments Society".
  4. ^ "Joseph Bentley Leyland". A Biographical Dictionary of Sculptors in Britain, 1660-1851. Henry Moore Foundation. Retrieved 23 April 2013.

Further reading

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