John Sheepshanks (art collector)
English clothing manufacturer and art collector / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
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John Sheepshanks | |
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Born | 1787 Leeds, England, United Kingdom |
Died | 1863 |
Nationality | English |
Occupation(s) | Clothing manufacturer Art collector |
Known for | Leaving his art collection to the Victoria & Albert Museum |
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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 sister and brother were Anne Sheepshanks and Richard Sheepshanks.[2]