Richard Dadd: the painter whose fantastical vision was unconfined by his 43 years in an asylum
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Source: Guardian Australia
Published: 2026-07-15 23:45 UTC+10:00
Section: Art and design
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Health, Culture & Entertainment, Immigration, Family
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Committed to Bethlem hospital after killing his father in a psychotic episode, Dadd inspired Angela Carter and Queen. Now a new show is exploring his paintings with a more nuanced take on his mental illness
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