T.E. Lawrence

Sitterback to top

• Thomas Edward ('T.E.') Lawrence (1888-1935), Known as 'Lawrence of Arabia'; soldier and writer. Sitter associated with 28 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Sir Charles Thomas Wheeler (1892-1974), Sculptor and President of the Royal Academy. Artist of 2 portraits, Sitter in 24 portraits.

This portraitback to top

Wheeler's classicising head, crowned with the victor's laurels, disguises Lawrence's petulant lips and lantern jaw.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 369
• Wilson, Jeremy, T.E. Lawrence: Lawrence of Arabia, 1988 (accompanying the exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery from 9 December 1988 - 12 March 1989), p. 214

Subject/Themeback to top

• Sculptures