Alan John Percivale Taylor

Sitterback to top

• Alan John Percivale Taylor (1906-1990), Historian and journalist. Sitter in 11 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Maggi Hambling (1945-), Painter. Artist of 8 portraits, Sitter in 13 portraits.

This portraitback to top

A. J. P. Taylor was in failing health at the time of the portrait, but the artist was able to draw on memories of his compelling television presence, putting history across as though he were telling secrets.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 604
• Simon, Jacob, The Art of the Picture Frame: Artists, Patrons and the Framing of Portraits in Britain, 1997 (accompanying the exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery from 8 November 1996 - 9 February 1997), p. 191

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Commissions - Paintings and Drawings
• Eyeglasses and spectacles