Jacqueline du Pré
(1945-1987), CellistJacqueline Mary du Pré
Sitter in 17 portraits
Cellist. Born in Oxford, studied from the mid 1950s with William Pleeth at the Guildhall School of Music winning the school's Gold Medal for her outstanding ability in 1960. Also studied with Tortelier, Casals and Rostropovich. She won the Queen's Prize that lead to her official debut, aged 16, at the Wigmore Hall. Made an acclaimed American debut in 1965 playing Elgar`s Cello Concerto. Married the pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim in 1967. Her brilliant career was cut short by multiple sclerosis (MS) and she consequently gave up public appearances in 1972.
acrylic on paper collaged on panels, 2021-2022
On display in Room 33 on Floor 0 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 7145
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by Rex Coleman, for Baron Studios
5 x 4 inch film negative, 27 May 1960
NPG x125734
by Mark Gerson
bromide print, April 1961
NPG x13364
by Godfrey MacDomnic
bromide print, October 1962
NPG x76991
Jacqueline du Pré; Daniel Barenboim
by Michael Ward
selenium-toned bromide print, 24 August 1967
NPG x47148
by Godfrey MacDomnic
glossy bromide print, 1967
NPG x76992
Jacqueline du Pré; Daniel Barenboim
by Godfrey Argent
bromide print, 27 August 1969
NPG x163881
by Godfrey Argent
bromide print, 27 August 1969
NPG x165788
Jacqueline du Pré; Daniel Barenboim
by Clive Barda
bromide fibre print, circa 1972
NPG x45151
Daniel Barenboim; Jacqueline du Pré
by Clive Barda
bromide fibre print, 4 July 1976
NPG x45154
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