Edward Smyth (sculptor)

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For other persons of the same name, see Edward Selby Smyth.

Edward Smyth (1749 – August 2, 1812) was an Irish sculptor.

The son of a stone-cutter, Smyth was employed by Henry Darley, who was in turn an employee of James Gandon. By this connection Smyth met Gandon who was greatly impressed with his work. Gandon employed Smyth as sculptor to the Custom House as well as for all of his Dublin projects.[1] These included the Four Courts, House of Lords, and King's Inn. Smyth was also employed by the architect Francis Johnston. Smyth was the first Master of the Dublin Society School of Modeling and sculpture. He died suddenly on August 2, 1812.[2] His son, John Smyth, was also a sculptor and succeeded him as Master of Modeling at the Dublin School.[3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Arnold, Bruce. A Concise History of Irish Art. Thames and Hudson, London. 1969. Pg 101-02. Retrieved Apr. 21, 2008.
  2. ^ [1] Smyth at Princess Grace Irish Library Datasets. Retrieved Apr. 21, 2008.
  3. ^ [2] Smyth at the Art Encyclopedia. Retrieved Apr. 26, 2008.
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