'Beeching Special'
1 portrait
'Beeching Special'
by Sir David Low
pen and ink, white heightening and wash, circa 1962
13 3/4 in. x 14 in. (349 mm x 356 mm)
Given by Lady Ruth Marples, 1980
Primary Collection
NPG 5348
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Sittersback to top
- Richard Beeching, 1st Baron Beeching (1913-1985), Chairman of British Railways Board, 1963-1965. Sitter in 12 portraits.
- (Alfred) Ernest Marples, 1st Baron Marples (1907-1978), Politician. Sitter in 35 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Sir David Low (1891-1963), Cartoonist. Artist associated with 469 portraits, Sitter associated with 26 portraits.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 412
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