However, there are two individuals whose names are similar, both of whom have contributed to the arts:
* Comyns Carr: A prominent English playwright and theatre director, known for his work in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He wrote plays, libretti, and adaptations, and was a member of the influential "Aesthetic Movement." Some of his notable works include:
* The Stone Mask (1895): A play based on a story by Oscar Wilde.
* The Devil's Advocate (1911): A play set in a French village during the 18th century.
* The Tempest (1913): An adaptation of Shakespeare's play for the Savoy Theatre.
* Joseph Comyns Carr: A prominent English artist and art critic, known for his work in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was a major figure in the Aesthetic Movement and a strong advocate for the work of James McNeill Whistler. He also wrote essays and articles on art and aesthetics.
It's possible that the "J" in "J Comyns Carr" is a misremembered initial, or the name is a combination of the two individuals mentioned above.
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