Walter Merrett (born Walter Merrett Lack; 1855–1918) was a British portrait sculptor.[1] He was active between 1873 and 1911.

Walter Merrett
Born1855
Bethnal Green, England
Died1918
NationalityBritish
Known forSculpture

Early life edit

Merrett was born in Bethnal Green, London, in 1855. His father was a cheesemonger who was married to his second wife, Louisa Eleanor.[2]

 
A marble bust of Edward VII by Merrett, completed in 1904, on display at Coleraine Town Hall

References edit

  1. ^ "Merrett, Walter, c.1856–1918 | Art UK". artuk.org. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  2. ^ "MERRETT Walter 1855-1918 | Artist Biographies". www.artbiogs.co.uk. Retrieved 9 February 2024.

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