Ruskin Spear (1911-1990), Painter
Sitter in 9 portraits
Artist of 8 portraits
Painter. Initially influenced by Sickert and the Euston Road School, Spear became known for his topical and extroverted portraiture, often based on photojournalism, which won him widespread popularity.
by Ruskin Spear
oil on canvas, late 1960s ?
NPG 4894
John Primatt Redcliffe-Maud, Baron Redcliffe-Maud
by Ruskin Spear
oil on canvas, exhibited 1973
NPG 5555
by Ruskin Spear
oil on canvas, exhibited 1974
On display in Room 32 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 5047
by Ruskin Spear
oil on board, 1984
On display in Room 32 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 5818
Quintin McGarel Hogg, 1st Baron Hailsham of St Marylebone
by Ruskin Spear
oil on board, 1987
On display at Palace of Westminster, London
NPG 5965
by Ruskin Spear
oil on board, exhibited 1988
NPG 6062
All paintings by this artist on the BBC Your Paintings website
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