Roubiliac

The sculptor Louis-François Roubiliac, for example, has been erased with a vengeance; even a portrait by another artist of Roubiliac posing with his work has been dropped.

Archive 2006-03-01 Ann Althouse 2006

Setting aside the tombs of Roubiliac, which belong to the heroic order of graveyard art, we Scotch stand, to my fancy, highest among nations in the matter of grimly illustrating death.

Edinburgh Picturesque Notes 2005

The bulk of its customers were artists, and the famous men numbered among them included Wilkie, Wilson, and Roubiliac.

Inns and Taverns of Old London

Another mark of popular appreciation was the erection of a statue of Handel, executed by Roubiliac, at Vauxhall

Handel Edward J. Dent 1916

He was very intimate with Roubiliac, who was an opposite eastern neighbour of Old Slaughter's.

All About Coffee 1909

Roubiliac introduced Nathaniel Smith (father of John Thomas), to play at draughts with Parry; the game lasted about half an hour;

All About Coffee 1909

Sir Edward, to remunerate his integrity, and his skill, of which he showed specimens, promised to patronize Roubiliac through life, and he faithfully performed this promise.

All About Coffee 1909

Ware was heard to tell this story while he was sitting to Roubiliac for his bust.

All About Coffee 1909

Roubiliac; Hudson, who painted the Dilettanti portraits; M'Ardell, the mezzotinto-scraper; Luke Sullivan, the engraver; Gardell, the portrait painter; and Parry, the Welsh harper.

All About Coffee 1909

Roubiliac was often to be found at Slaughter's in early life; probably before he gained the patronage of Sir

All About Coffee 1909