Richard Hillary

1 portrait

Richard Hillary

by Eric Henri Kennington
pastel, 1942
20 in. x 17 3/4 in. (508 mm x 451 mm)
Bequeathed by the sitter's father, Michael Hillary, 1977
Primary Collection
NPG 5167

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Richard Hillary (1919-1943), Spitfire pilot; author of 'The Last Enemy'. Sitter in 1 portrait.

Artistback to top

Eric Henri Kennington (1888-1960), Sculptor and artist. Artist of 6 portraits, Sitter in 13 portraits.

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Bequeathed by the sitter's father, Michael Hillary, 1977.

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Rogers, Malcolm, Master Drawings from the National Portrait Gallery, 1993 (accompanying the exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery from 5 August to 23 October 1994), p. 181
Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 303