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Dylan Thomas, by Augustus John, oil on canvas, circa 1937-8 © estate of Augustus John / Bridgeman Art Library www.bridgemanart.com

Dylan Thomas

We are happy to announce the recent acquisition of a portrait of Dylan Thomas by his close friend, artist and fellow Welshman Augustus John.…

By Rosie Broadley, Head of Collection Displays (Victorian to Contemporary), Senior Curator, 20th Century Collections

16 August 2018