Pauline Boty
(1938-1966), Artist and actressSitter in 32 portraits
Artist of 1 portrait
Boty studied at Wimbledon College of Art (1954-8) and the Royal College of Art (1958-61). She participated in one of the first exhibitions of British Pop Art in London in 1961 and appeared in Ken Russell's documentary Pop Goes the Easel in 1962. By the time of her first solo show in 1963, she was re-using images of celebrities, as in her painting The Only Blonde in the World (1963) depicting Marilyn Monroe, and her work was becoming increasingly political. As an actress Boty appeared on stage, film (a small part in Michael Caine's Alfie) and television, and was auditioned for Julie Christie's part in Darling.
by John Aston
giclée print on archival paper, 1962
NPG x136386
by Lewis Morley
cibachrome print from original transparency, 1962
NPG x85998
by Michael Seymour
resin print from original negative, 1963
NPG x88177
by Michael Seymour
modern print from original negative, 1963
NPG x88176
by Michael Ward
selenium-toned bromide print, 29 October 1963
NPG x46672
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