Robert Bontine Cunninghame Graham
1 portrait of Robert Bontine Cunninghame Graham
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Photograph © National Portrait Gallery, London
Robert Bontine Cunninghame Graham
by Jacob Epstein
bronze head, 1961, based on a work of 1923
18 3/8 in. x 10 3/8 in. (468 mm x 265 mm) overall
Purchased, 1961
Primary Collection
NPG 4220
Sitterback to top
- Robert Bontine Cunninghame Graham (1852-1936), Traveller, president of the Scottish Labour party and writer. Sitter associated with 10 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Sir Jacob Epstein (1880-1959), Sculptor. Artist or producer of 15 portraits, Sitter in 71 portraits.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Curtis, Penelope; Funnell, Peter; Kalinsky, Nicola, Return to Life: A New Look at the Portrait Bust, 2000 (accompanying the exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery from 7 February to 30 May 2001), p. 19
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 258
Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top
- Jacob Epstein: Portrait Sculptor (30 March 2013 - 24 November 2013)
- Return to Life: A New Look at the Portrait Bust (7 February 2001 - 20 May 2001)
Events of 1923back to top
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