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| Keywords: Arthur Devis 14.jpg Artwork Creator Arthur Devis This informal group portrait or ˜conversation piece ™ shows Dr John Clayton founder of Salford Grammar School with a fellow teacher and ten of their pupils at the end of their school term Dr Clayton stands as if on a stage set at the entrance to his school In his hand he holds a scroll containing a Latin quotation from the classical poet Horace which can be translated as ˜Now drink in these Words with a pure heart boy ™ While some of the boys recite verses especially written for the end of term others are already engaged in sports and various high jinks ca 1738 oil canvas cm 120 7 174 6 Institution Tate Britain Not on display object history credit line Purchased 1980 accession number T03103 http //www tate org uk/servlet/ViewWork cgroupid 999999961 workid 3837 searchid 12512 Tate Britain PD-old-100 Arthur Devis Paintings in Tate Britain 1730s paintings Files uploaded by Shakko from various sources | ||||
