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Hugh Thomson, c. 1897–1905

Hugh Thomson was born in Coleraine and retained his links with family and friends in the area all his life. His work provides an insight into Victorian times and connects into the Arts and Crafts Revival. Thomson illustrated all the major authors of his time including Dickens, Austen, Goldsmith and Dobson along with works by Shakespeare. This acquisition of 17 artworks includes one of his last (1919) and an example of his experimentation with silhouettes (1917).

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Title of artwork, date

Collection of works, c. 1897–1905

Date supported

2007

Medium and material

Various

Dimensions

Various dimensions

Grant

10000

Total cost

16700

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