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| Keywords: William Morris Hughes.jpg Artwork en William Morris Hughes 1862 - 1952 Prime Minister of Australia circa 1919 1921 oil canvas cm 91 50 71 10 https //www nationalgalleries org/collection/artists-a-z/g/artist/sir-james-guthrie/object/william-morris-hughes-1862-1952-prime-minister-of-australia-pg-1137 National Gallery of Scotland Creator James Guthrie Born in London Hughes migrated to Australia in 1884 After becoming involved in trade unions and Labor electoral leagues in 1901 he emerged on the federal stage and quickly became an important figure in politics In 1915 he succeeded Andrew Fisher as Prime Minister concentrating his policies on issues relating to the First World War He changed parties several times in line with his beliefs at the time Hughes resigned as Prime Minister in 1923 but continued to play an active role in Parliament until his death in 1952 This vibrant oil sketch was made by Guthrie in preparation for his great commission ˜Statesmen of the Great War ™ object history Given by W G Gardiner and Sir Frederick C Gardiner 1930 PD-old-70 Paintings in the National Gallery of Scotland Statesmen of World War I James Guthrie Billy Hughes | ||||
