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And when did you last see your father?

Introduction
- Larger version
- Story behind the painting
- The painting
- Glossary
- Yeames and his circle
- Collection page, 19th century collection

'And when did you last see your father?' feature

William Frederick Yeames (1835 - 1918)

Oil on canvas, 103 x 251.5cm

'And when did you last see you father', by William Frederick Yeames, is one of the most popular paintings in Walker Art Gallery. It was bought in 1878, only a year after the gallery first opened. Ever since, it has been a favourite of visitors of all ages. Here you can find out more about the painting, the artist and why the piece has fascinated so many people for so long.

Link to 'the story' page The story
Find out who is who and what's going on

Link to 'the painting' page The painting
More on this famous painting

Link to 'his circle' page The artists and his circle
The St John's Wood clique

Link to glossary page Glossary

Walker Art Gallery gratefully acknowledges Jennie Macaulay and Kirsty Archibald (Manchester University Museum Studies MA students) for their hard work in researching this feature.