Paintings of Frederick Cayley Robinson
For nearly 100 years, four giant paintings welcomed visitors to the reception area of The Middlesex Hospital. 'Acts of Mercy' were painted in 1912 by Frederick Cayley Robinson, a distinctive yet elusive British artist, after being commissioned by Sir Edmund Davis, one of the governors of the hospital. Prior to the demolition of the hospital, the art was purchased by The Wellcome Library, and in 2010, the canvasses were loaned to The National Gallery for an exhibition.
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