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Hero and Leander

WILLIAMS, Christopher
Hero and Leander
Image: By permission of Amgueddfa Cymru — Museum Wales
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Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 18680

Creation/Production

WILLIAMS, Christopher
Son of Evan Williams. At first he studied medicine, but at 19 decided to be an artist. Studied at Neath with F.J.Kerr and then at South Kensington & the Royal Academy schools, where he was awarded the Landseer scholarship. He first exhibited at the R.A. in 1902 with "Paolo and Francesca". In 1906 he exhibited "The Remorse of Soul" & "Atalanta" in 1908 "Spring", in 1910 "Margam Orangery", "Dryslwyn Castle", "Snowdonia" * "Ceridwen" besides numerous portraits of notable Welshman.
Role: Artist

Measurements

Height (cm): 19.9
Width (cm): 18.8

Material

Oil
Canvas

Location

In store - verified by CT
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  • Female Figure
  • Fine Art
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  • Mythology And Fantasy
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