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Sean O'Casey

by Powys Evans
ink, published 1927
13 7/8 in. x 10 in. (352 mm x 254 mm)
Purchased, 1964
Primary Collection
NPG 4402

Sitterback to top

  • Sean O'Casey (1880-1964), Playwright and writer. Sitter in 7 portraits.

Artistback to top

  • Powys Evans (1899-1981), 'Quiz'; caricaturist. Artist or producer associated with 99 portraits, Sitter associated with 1 portrait.

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Drawn about 1927 for the London Mercury.

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Events of 1927back to top

Current affairs

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland is renamed the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, acknowledging the full independence of the Irish Free State, led at the time by W.T. Cosgrave, the the first President of the Executive Council of the Irish Free State.

Art and science

The BBC gains its Royal Charter making it a public corporation and a public service broadcaster accountable to its audience. John Reith became the first Director General with the directive to 'inform, educate and entertain.'

International

Stalin expels Leon Trotsky from the Soviet Communist Party, giving himself greater control of the party and country by ousting opposition elements.

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