The Walker Art Gallery is an art gallery in Liverpool, which houses one of the largest art collections in England outside London. It is part of the National Museums Liverpool group.
Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool City Centre
William Roscoe, whose collection was the first
Late Renaissance Gallery
Pre-Raphaelite Gallery
William Roscoe was an English banker, lawyer, and briefly a Member of Parliament. He is best known as one of England's first abolitionists, and as the author of the poem for children The Butterfly's Ball, and the Grasshopper's Feast. In his day he was also respected as a historian and art collector, as well as a botanist and miscellaneous writer.
William Roscoe portrayed by Martin Archer Shee, 1815–1817 (which is on display at the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool).
Roscoe plaque, roughly locating burial place of William Roscoe in Roscoe Gardens, Mount Pleasnt
William Roscoe's memorial, relocated to Ullet Road Unitarian Church carved by John Gibson
Statue of William Roscoe at St. George's Hall, Liverpool by Chantrey