In this book, John Thomas Smith tells the story of Joseph Nollekens, a prominent sculptor in 18th-century England. Smith provides a detailed account of Nollekens' life, his work, and his social circle, which included many famous artists of the time. The book also features memoirs of several of Nollekens' contemporaries, such as William Hogarth, Joshua Reynolds, and John Flaxman. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.