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William Dyce

1806–1864

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6 artworks by William Dyce
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Biography

William Dyce (; 19 September 1806 in Aberdeen – 14 February 1864) was a Scottish painter, who played a part in the formation of public art education in the United Kingdom, and the South Kensington Schools system. Dyce was associated with the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and played a part in their early popularity.

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Artworks

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  • Pegwell Bay, Kent - a Recollection of October 5th 1858

    William Dyce
    ?1858–60
  • St John Leading Home his Adopted Mother

    William Dyce
    1842–60
  • Boy Reclining by a Pool

    William Dyce
    date not known
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  • Cottage Interior

    William Dyce
    date not known
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  • Old Woman

    William Dyce
    date not known
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  • Girl at a Casement

    William Dyce
    date not known
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  • An Old Mill

    William Dyce
    date not known
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  • Madonna and Child

    William Dyce
    c.1827–30
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