Joseph Gott

He received patronage from his rich cousin Benjamin Gott and also George Banks a wealthy Yorkshireman.

[1] In 1822, Sir Thomas Lawrence gave him a letter of introduction to Antonio Canova in Rome.

He did not take this trip immediately and only in 1824 did his father agree to underwrite the cost of his travel and accommodation in Rome.

From 1828 until death, Gott lived in a large apartment at 155 Via Babuino in Rome (this building still exists).

[2] His most unusual work is the tomb of Col Edward Cheney which depicts him on his dying horse at Waterloo.