Art
| Name | Born | Died | Description | Connection with Cardiff | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John, GoscombeGoscombe John | 1860 | 1952 | Sculptor, specialising in public monuments and statues of public figures. | Born in Canton, Cardiff. | |
| Stephens, Thomas E.Thomas E. Stephens | 1886 | 1966 | Painter, specialising in portraits of American political and military figures such as Dwight D. Eisenhower. | Born in Cardiff. |
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