Hero and Leander
WILLIAMS, Christopher
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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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