Francis Dodd

Painter and academic with notable works

Francis Dodd - Painter and academic with notable works
Born

November 29th, 1874
150 years ago

Died

1949
76 years ago — 75 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United Kingdom

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A Welsh-English painter and academic specialized in portraiture and historical subjects. Educated at the Royal Academy Schools, developed a significant body of work, including many prominent commissions. Served as a professor at the Royal Academy Schools and engaged in academic art circles. Participated in various exhibitions, contributing to the cultural landscape of the time.

Painted portraits of notable figures

Exhibited at the Royal Academy

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