J Power (1899 - 1993) was a champion of modern and contemporary art and one of Tate's most generous and consistent supporters. A Tate Trustee from 1968 -1975, he donated works by British and foreign artists, always aiming to increase the Gallery's representation of new art. In 1980 Tate acquired a group of works from him that included important paintings by Barnett Newman and Dubuffet. His gift comprises 23 works in all, including an important small early work by Joseph Beuys, presented through the Friends of the Tate in 1974. After Power's death six further works from his estate were allocated to Tate by the Department of National Heritage in lieu of tax. Power played an important role in the British art scene for many years, through his collecting and his friendships with artists.