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One of the towering figures in British music in the first half of the twentieth century, Vaughan Williams (1872–1958) was both a student at the Royal College of Music (for three years in the 1890s, studying with Stanford) and later Professor (1920–1942). His path to a distinctive and compelling voice was arduous, and it was only in his late 30s that the first masterpieces began to appear. However, he continued to evolve as a composer throughout his career, as the last two of his nine symphonies testify.

Royal College of Music

London

Title

Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872–1958)

Date

1952–1953

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 91.5 x W 115 cm

Accession number

PPHC000020

Acquisition method

commissioned by the Royal College of Music Council, 1952; delivered 1953

Work type

Painting

Royal College of Music

Prince Consort Road, London, Greater London SW7 2BS England

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Artist or maker

Gerald Festus Kelly

1879–1972

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