Francis Dodd
Painter and academic with notable works
Born
Died
1949
77 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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