Julian Bream

Sitterback to top

• Julian Bream (1933-), Guitarist and lutenist. Sitter in 5 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Michael R. Taylor (1952-), Painter. Artist of 4 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.

This portraitback to top

The guitarist and lutenist Julian Bream, who has done much to encourage the revival of Elizabethan lute music, was painted by Michael Taylor after winning the John Player Portrait Award in 1983. Bream is portrayed at home in Dorset playing the guitar. Taylor, whose portraits have a hyper-realistic intensity and often include disturbing effects of distorted perspective, revels in the curvaceous form of the instrument and the case with its emerald green lining. Commissioned by the Trustees as part of the first prize, John Player Portrait Award 1983.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 75

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Carpets and textiles
• Chairs
• Commissions - Paintings and Drawings
• Commissions from the Portrait Award
• Making music