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The Blind Harpist, John Parry (1710?–1782)

Photo credit: Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales

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John Parry (1710?–1782), 'The Blind Harper of Ruabon', has been called the 'father of modern harpists'. He was harper to Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn, who owned another version of this portrait, and Welsh harper to George III. Thomas Gray said that 'his ravishing blind harmony and tunes of one thousand years old' had inspired his poem 'The Bard'. This portrait was painted by John Parry's son, William.
Title

The Blind Harpist, John Parry (1710?–1782)

Date

c.1770

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 84.8 x W 73.9 cm

Accession number

NMW A 3979

Work type

Painting

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