John Sheepshanks (art collector)
| John Sheepshanks | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1787 Leeds, England, United Kingdom |
| Died | 1863 |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | Clothing manufacturer Art collector |
| Known for | Leaving his art collection to the Victoria & Albert Museum |
John Sheepshanks (1787–1863), British manufacturer and art collector, was born in Leeds, and became a partner in his father's business as a cloth manufacturer.[1]
Sheepshanks collected pictures, mainly by British artists, and in 1857 presented his notable collection to the nation. These are at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London, which no longer observes all the conditions which he attached to the gift. He retired from business in 1833 and died a bachelor in 1863. His brother was Richard Sheepshanks.
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External links
- John Sheepshanks at the Victoria & Albert Museum
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