RA Collection: People and Organisations
Scottish sculptor, silversmith and portrait miniaturist. Stanton was educated at King Edward’s School, Birmingham and Birmingham School of Art, initially training as a silversmith. In 1855 he moved to Edinburgh. In 1862 he was elected an associate of the Royal Scottish Academy and in 1885 became a full member. From 1879 he was Curator of the Royal Scottish Academy Life School.
Born: 11 June 1832
Died: 8 January 1894
Nationality: British
Gender: Male