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    Portrait of Winston Churchill (Sutherland) - Wikipedia

    The Portrait of Winston Churchill was a painting by English artist Graham Sutherland that depicted the British prime minister Sir Winston Churchill, created in 1954. It was disliked by Churchill and within a year it had been destroyed. In 1954 Sutherland was commissioned to paint a full-length portrait of … See more

    By the time the portrait had been commissioned, Churchill was an elder statesman nearing the end of his second period as prime minister. Sutherland had gained a reputation as a See more

    Lady Spencer-Churchill viewed the completed portrait on 20 November 1954 and took a photograph back to her husband. It was his … See more

    Sutherland made preparatory charcoal sketches of Churchill at a handful of sittings at Chartwell from August 1954, concentrating on Churchill's hands and face. After completing these sketches, he made some oil studies of his subject. Additionally, … See more

    Within the events of the 2016 Netflix series The Crown, the ninth episode of the first season, entitled "Assassins", dramatises the creation, unveiling, and destruction of the portrait. … See more

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  2. In Defense of Graham Sutherland and his “Infamous” Churchill …

  3. Why We Love The Legendary Portrait Sir Winston …

    WEBMay 31, 2024 · The 'Study of Sir Winston Churchill' by Graham Sutherland is a historic portrait of Sir Winston Churchill. It was an informal work, produced during preparatory sketches for the war time leader's official …

  4. The Burning of Churchill's Portrait
    In 1954, Graham Sutherland painted a portrait of Winston Churchill to honor his 80th birthday and his leadership in World War II.
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  5. Reckoning with the Graham Sutherland Portrait

  6. Winston Churchill, 1954 - Graham Sutherland

    WEBMar 23, 2019 · Learn about the controversial painting of the British prime minister by the modernist artist Graham Sutherland in 1954. Find out how Churchill hated the portrait, how it was destroyed, and what …

  7. Homage to a Hero and a Masterpiece: The ... - The …

    WEBHow a controversial painting of Churchill by Graham Sutherland was destroyed by Lady Churchill and recreated by Albrecht von Leyden. Learn about the history, controversy and significance of this masterpiece of …

  8. The 1954 Sutherland Portrait - International Churchill Society

  9. The Sutherland Portrait - International Churchill Society

    WEBNov 29, 2017 · Learn about the controversial painting of Winston Churchill by Graham Sutherland, commissioned by the British Parliament in 1954. Find out why Churchill hated it and how it was destroyed by …

  10. NPG 5332; Winston Churchill - National Portrait Gallery

    WEBOne of a number of studies for a portrait commissioned by past and present members of the House of Commons and House of Lords to mark Churchill's eightieth birthday. It was Sutherland's custom to prepare …

  11. NPG 6096; Winston Churchill - National Portrait Gallery

    WEBLady Churchill described Graham Sutherland as a 'Wow', a family term expressing strong approval. The painter initially felt welcome at Chequers, but he found Churchill's curiosity as the portrait developed disturbing …

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