John Flaxman Jr.
1755–1826 (age 71)
Biography
John Flaxman Jr. inherited a love of letters from a cultured family and became a poet in his own right, expressing tenderness and reflection through carefully chosen verse. Born in 1755, and rooted in the vibrant artistic circles of St Pancras Old Church, he found inspiration in both personal relationships and the broader moral questions of his day.
His poetry often echoed the grace he saw in everyday life, and his quiet dedication to the muses helped keep alive the intellectual life of his neighborhood until his passing in 1826. Though overshadowed by his famous relatives, Flaxman Jr. left his own distinctive mark on the world of letters.