Artist Biography

early life and education

charles sargeant jagger, a renowned british sculptor, was born on december 17, 1885, in kilnhurst, rotherham, yorkshire, england. he was the son of a colliery manager. jagger's early education took place at sheffield royal grammar school, followed by an apprenticeship as a metal engraver with mappin & webb in sheffield. he later studied sculpture at the sheffield school of art and then at the royal college of art (1908-1911) under édouard lantéri.

military service and war memorials

jagger's life took a significant turn when he served in the first world war, which deeply influenced his subsequent work. he was awarded the military cross for gallantry and suffered injuries during his service. this firsthand experience of war led to him being appointed as an official war artist by the ministry of information towards the end of the great war. notable war memorials:

royal artillery memorial at hyde park corner, which caused controversy for depicting a dead soldier but was well-received by the royal artillery.
great western railway war memorial in paddington railway station.

key achievements:

awarded the gold medal of the royal society of sculptors for his work on the royal artillery memorial.
second englishman to be awarded the prix de rome in 1914.

legacy and remembrance

charles sargeant jagger passed away on november 16, 1934. his legacy as a sculptor of war memorials remains unparalleled, with his works serving as poignant reminders of the sacrifices made during times of conflict.

discover jagger's sculptures and other war memorials on charles sargeant jagger's page at TopImpressionists.
learn more about the royal artillery memorial and its significance in british war history through wikipedia's charles sargeant jagger page.

experience the profound impact of charles sargeant jagger's sculptures on the world of art, reflecting his own experiences during world war i. explore more of jagger's work and other artists from the early 20th century at TopImpressionists.

charles sargeant jagger

1885 - 1934 , United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Artistic Movement Or Style: Sculpture
Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['War memorials']
Artists Who Influenced This Artist: ['Édouard Lantéri']
Date Of Birth: December 17, 1885
Date Of Death: November 16, 1934
Full Name: Charles Sargeant Jagger
Nationality: British
Notable Artworks:
- Royal Artillery Memorial
- Great Western Railway War Memorial
Place Of Birth: Durham, United Kingdom

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