Background
WILLIAMSON, Francis John was born in July 1833 in Hampstead. Son of Francis Edward Williamson.
WILLIAMSON, Francis John was born in July 1833 in Hampstead. Son of Francis Edward Williamson.
Studied at private school, Hampstead. Articled pupil of the late J. H. Foley, R.A.
Works: statues of Queen Victoria, Australia, India, London, etc.; the first statue of Queen Victoria in Ireland; Dean Milman in St. Paul’s Cathedral; various public statues in various parts of the British Isles; numerous portraits of many of the Royal Family executed for Queen Victoria, etc.; many ideal and private commissions. Assistant to him for some years. After which started practising at Esher, where he has resided ever since. Sculptor.