Alan Bennett

Sitterback to top

• Alan Bennett (1934-), Playwright. Sitter in 23 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Tom Wood (1955-), Painter. Artist of 3 portraits, Sitter in 3 portraits.

This portraitback to top

Like the sitter, the artist is from Yorkshire and is known for his somewhat mysterious, idiosyncratic symbolism. The objects in the portrait - the plug and the paper bag - deliberately provoke questions without providing answers.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Audio Guide
• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 49

Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top

• Icons and Idols: Commissioning Contemporary Portraits (2 March 2006 - 18 June 2006)

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Commissions - Paintings and Drawings
• Eating and drinking
• Eyeglasses and spectacles
• Mirrors and reflections