Early Life and Artistic Beginnings Alexander Munro, born in 1825, was a Scottish sculptor who carved a unique path within the Victorian art world, deeply entwined with the burgeoning Pre-Raphaelite movement. Though often overshadowed by his more famous contemporaries, Munro’s work possesses a haunting beauty and technical skill that deserves wider recognition. His early life provided a solid foundation for his artistic pursuits; he initially trained under his father, a stonemason, gaining practical experience in handling materials before formally studying at the Royal Academy Schools in Lond…