George Fullard (15 September 1923 – 25 December 1973) was an English sculptor. Born in

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on 15 September 1923 Fullard served with the

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during

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and was severely wounded at the Battle of Cassino. He studied at the Sheffield College of Arts and Crafts, and the

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. By 1958

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, the art critic of the ''

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'', regarded him as Britain's best young contemporary sculptor. He began to exhibit abroad and win prizes: for example, "Running Woman", which can be seen in the grounds of Upper Chapel in Sheffield city centre. A painting by Fullard won a minor John Moores in 1957. He died on 25 December 1973.

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1923 births 1973 deaths 17th/21st Lancers soldiers Alumni of the Royal College of Art English sculptors English male sculptors Artists from Sheffield 20th-century British sculptors Geometry of Fear Associates of the Royal Academy {{Sculptor-stub