Vivien Leigh; Laurence Olivier in 'That Hamilton Woman'
5 of 6 portraits by Robert Coburn
© Robert Coburn / Kobal Collection
Vivien Leigh; Laurence Olivier in 'That Hamilton Woman'
by Robert Coburn
modern bromide print from original negative, 1941
9 in. x 7 1/8 in. (230 mm x 180 mm) image size
Given by The John Kobal Foundation, 2013
Photographs Collection
NPG x139689
Sittersback to top
- Vivien Leigh (1913-1967), Actress. Sitter associated with 147 portraits.
- Laurence Kerr Olivier, Baron Olivier (1907-1989), Actor, producer and director. Sitter in 114 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Robert Coburn (1900-1990), Photographer. Artist or producer associated with 6 portraits.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Edited by Lucy Peltz & Louise Stewart, Love Stories: Art, Passion & Tragedy, 2020, p. 199
Events of 1941back to top
Current affairs
The Blitz continues with sustained Luftwaffe attacks on British cities. As the bombing went on the urban population got used to the black out, the air raid sirens and nights spent in shelter. The idea emerged (to some extent a myth) of the 'spirit of the Blitz' where people pulled together united, disregarding traditional class and social divisions.Art and science
Frank Whittle demonstrates the first test-flight of a plane powered by jet propulsion. Although the German, Hans von Ohain, built the first jet plane, Whittle was the first to patent a design for the jet engine (in 1930), and his subsequent work helped to advance the technology and made Britain leaders in the field.International
The Soviet Union and America join the Allies. The Soviet Union was forced to switch sides after Hitler attacked in June 1941, reneging the Soviet-Nazi pact. Six months later the US Navy was attacked by Japan at Pearl Harbour. The following day the USA declared war on Japan, and three days later Germany and Italy declared war on America.Comments back to top
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