Paternal Grandfather and Grandson
Here are two portraits from the Wilde family album: one of Oscar’s son Vyvyan Holland (left), and one of Oscar’s father, Sir William Wilde.
I showcase these particular images because they are less commonly seen; indeed most featured pictures of Sir William are of him in his more senior years.
Moreover, the photographs are worth while juxtaposing as they were evidently taken when the two young men were about the same age, thus allowing us to evaluate how much of a chip there was off the old block. No doubt a family resemblance can be seen.
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