Alexander Frederick Douglas-Home, Baron Home of the Hirsel

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• Alexander Frederick Douglas-Home, Baron Home of the Hirsel (1903-1995), Prime Minister. Sitter in 26 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Suzi Malin (1950-). Artist of 9 portraits.

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Douglas-Home, the Tory statesman, relinquished his title as 14th Earl of Home in 1963 to become Prime Minister (1963-4). Having served as Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs under Macmillan (1960-3), he returned to the same office under Edward Heath (1970-4). This portrait was painted from life studies made at Lord Home's Scottish home, The Hirsel, Berwickshire, in April of 1980. He is seated on the riverbank with his fishing rod in his hand and his retriever Crispen by his side. Commissioned by the Trustees.

Related worksback to top

• NPG 5383: Alexander Frederick Douglas-Home, Baron Home of the Hirsel (study)

Linked publicationsback to top

• Gibson, Robin, The Face in the Corner: Animal Portraits from the Collections of the National Portrait Gallery, 1998, p. 23
• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 311

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Commissions - Paintings and Drawings
• Pets and animals