Roger Hilton

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Roger Hilton

by Roger Hilton
ink and wash, late 1960s-early 1970s
13 3/4 in. x 9 7/8 in. (350 mm x 250 mm)
Purchased, 2010
Primary Collection
NPG 6902

Sitterback to top

  • Roger Hilton (1911-1975), Painter. Sitter in 11 portraits, Artist or producer of 2 portraits.

Artistback to top

  • Roger Hilton (1911-1975), Painter. Artist or producer of 2 portraits, Sitter in 11 portraits.

Events of 1967back to top

Current affairs

Harold Wilson decides to devalue the pound by nearly 15% in order to ' break out from the straitjacket' of boom and bust economics. The decision was controversial and prompted Wilson to reassure the public that the 'pound in your pocket' would not be worth any less.

Art and science

The Beatles release Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, with a record sleeve designed by pop artist, Peter Blake. The band's musical experimentation and colourful new look was an example of psychedelic, and the LP is often regarded as one of the first concept albums.

International

Che Guevara is captured and executed in Bolivia. The guerrilla leader and revolutionary icon was hunted down by the CIA and captured and shot by Bolivian Special Forces. He had been leading Bolivian insurgents in an attempt to overthrow the government.

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