Alfred Janes | |
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 Alfred Janes c. 1960 at his studio in Nicholastan Hall, Gower, Wales | |
| Born | Alfred George Janes 30 June 1911 Swansea, Wales |
| Died | 3 February 1999 (aged 87) London, England |
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Education | Royal Academy Schools, London |
| Known for | Painting, drawing |
Alfred George Janes (30 June 1911 – 3 February 1999) was a Welsh artist, who worked in Swansea and Croydon. He experimented with many forms, but is best known for his meticulous still lifes and portraits.
He is also remembered as one of The Kardomah Gang, an informal group of young artists in Swansea that included the poets Dylan Thomas and Vernon Watkins, and the composer Daniel Jones.[1][2]
- ^ "Alfred Janes". BBC Cymru Wales website. BBC. 3 March 2011. Retrieved 20 March 2011.
- ^ Gooding, Mel (6 February 1999). "Obituary: Alfred Janes". The Independent. London. Retrieved 20 March 2011.