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Roland Wakelin

Early Life and Artistic Beginnings Roland Shakespeare Wakelin (1887-1971) was born on April 17, 1887, in Greytown, New Zealand, the youngest of seven children born to Richard Alfred Wakelin, an English-born timber merchant, and Emily, née Noakes, from Auckland. From a young age, Wakelin demonstrated a passion for sketching and painting—a formative influence that would shape his entire artistic trajectory. He pursued formal education at

Wellington Technical School in 1902-03, securing a scholarship that allowed him to continue his studies. Shortly thereafter, while employed with the Land and Income Tax Department, he undertook evening classes in painting under Henri Bastings and H. Linley Richardson, furthering his technical skills and broadening his artistic horizons. Recognizing the importance of exposure to diverse styles, Wakelin embarked on a significant journey…