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roland shakespeare wakelin

Born 1887 Died 1971 Works span 1919–1919

Early Life and Artistic Beginnings Roland Shakespeare Wakelin (1887-1971) was born on April 17, 1887, in Greytown, New Zealand, the youngest of seven children born to Richard Alfred Wakelin, an English-born timber merchant, and Emily, née Noakes, from Auckland. From a young age, Wakelin demonstrated a passion for sketching and painting—a formative influence that would shape his entire artistic trajectory. He pursued formal education a…

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1919

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1919

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roland shakespeare wakelin

1887 – 1971

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