William Dick | |
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 Portrait of William Reid Dick, 1934, by Philippe Ledoux | |
| Born | 13 January 1878 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Died | 1 October 1961 (aged 83) Maida Vale, London, England |
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| Known for | Sculpture |
Sir William Reid Dick, KCVO RA (13 January 1878 – 1 October 1961) was a Scottish sculptor known for his innovative stylisation of form in his monument sculptures and simplicity in his portraits. He became an Associate of the Royal Academy in 1921 and a Royal Academician in 1928. Dick served as president of the Royal Society of British Sculptors from 1933 to 1938. He was knighted by King George V in 1935. He was Sculptor in Ordinary for Scotland to King George VI from 1938 to 1952, then held the post under Queen Elizabeth until his death in 1961.