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Aneurin Bevan (1897-1960)

LAMBDA, Peter

Aneurin Bevan (1897-1960)
Image: © Peter Lambda/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
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Lambda studied in his native Budapest, Vienna and Paris before coming to Britain in 1938. This bronze was cast in 1973 from a plaster made shortly before the 1945 General Election (London, National Portrait Gallery). An ex-miner from Tredegar, Aneurin Bevan (1897-1960) was elected Labour M.P. for Ebbw Vale in 1929. As minister of health and housing in 1945-51 he was one of the founders of the Welfare State. A brilliant attacking speaker, he was one of the greatest politicians of his day.

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Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 2520

Creation/Production

LAMBDA, Peter
Date: 1945

Acquisition

Purchase, 13/11/1973

Techniques

Bronze
Techniques (sculpture)
Fine Art - sculpture

Material

Bronze

Location

In store
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  • Lambda, Peter
  • Man
  • Medicine And Healthcare
  • Named Portrait
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  • Politician
  • Post 1900
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  • Sculpture
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