Peter Rouw
Peter Rouw II (17 April 1771– 9 December 1852) was a London-based sculptor specialising in bas-reliefs in marble, often in the form of mural church monuments, and in wax miniature portraits, often of a pink hue on black glass. He designed medals, including one of William Wilberforce, and also made a few marble busts. He exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts. In 1807 Rouw was appointed modeller of cameos and gems to the Prince Regent. Background He was the son of the sculptor Hendrick Rouw and Elizabeth Clemmes, baptised 17 APR 1770 • Middlesex, England His uncle Peter Rouw also a sculptor (fl. 1787- 1793), apparently of Dutch origin. He entered the Royal Academy Schools in 1788 and exhibited there until 1838. He was a friend of the sculptor Joseph Nollekens. He had an address in Norton Street, Fitzroy Square. In 1840 he lost the sight of one eye and found it hard to work thereafter. He experienced financial problems from 1842. One of his students was Samuel Joseph (1791â ...
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