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Richmond, Sir John
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1869–1963
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Studied at Edinburgh College of Art and exhibited with the Edinburgh Group from 1913. He was appointed Director of the Glasgow School of Art (GSA) from 1933–1943 and in later life became an accomplished portrait artist. In respect of his commitment to the school, Richmond was made Honorary President of the GSA in 1948–1949. He died in 1963.
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S69
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