William Roberts (painter)
William Roberts (5 June 1895 – 20 January 1980) was a British painter of groups of figures and portraits, and was a war artist.
Read more about William Roberts (painter): Education and Early Career, The First World War, Between The Wars, The Second World War, The Post-war Years, The 'Vortex Pamphlets' and Other Publications, Personality, Later Recognition and The Fate of His Estate
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