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William Williams, Caledfryn (1801-1869)
WILLIAMS, William, ap Caledfryn (1837 - 1915)
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Date: 1861
Media: oil on canvas
Size: 61.0 x 50.8 cm
Acquired: 1947; Gift; Miss Gwladys Phillips
Accession Number: NMW A 5164
William Williams, Caledfryn was a Congregational minister, poet and critic. Trained as a weaver he was later ordained as a minister and published a number of books in Welsh. These included volumes of poetry and guides to reading and writing Welsh. This image shows Caledfryn delivering a sermon from a pulpit or reading desk and was painted by his son, also called William.
This work is currently on display:
Gallery 5
National Museum Cardiff, level 4
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