John Maynard Keynes, Baron Keynes; Lydia Lopokova

Sittersback to top

• John Maynard Keynes, Baron Keynes (1883-1946), Economist. Sitter in 24 portraits.
• Lydia Lopokova (Lady Keynes) (1892-1981), Ballet dancer; wife of Baron Keynes. Sitter in 17 portraits.

Artistback to top

• William Roberts (1895-1980), Painter. Artist of 6 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.

This portraitback to top

To be presented smoking in the 1920s indicated an emancipated view of life; it was still regarded as daring for women to smoke. Keynes particularly admired the paintings of William Roberts and gave him financial support for many years.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Audio Guide
• Gibson, Robin, Painting The Century: 101 Portrait Masterpieces 1900-2000, 2000 (accompanying the exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery from 26 October 2000 to 4 February 2001), p. 121
• 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. 146
• Saumarez Smith, Charles, The National Portrait Gallery: An Illustrated Guide, 2000, p. 192
• Saumarez Smith, Charles, The National Portrait Gallery, 1997, p. 192
• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 352
• Spalding, Frances, Insights: The Bloomsbury Group, 2005, p. 76

Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top

• Painting the Century (26 October 2000 - 4 February 2001)

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Couples
• Double portraits
• Smoking