John Nicholson Ireland
1 portrait by Guy Lindsay Roddon
© reserved; collection National Portrait Gallery, London
John Nicholson Ireland
by Guy Lindsay Roddon
oil on canvas, 1960
26 1/8 in. x 20 in. (663 mm x 508 mm)
Purchased, 1962
Primary Collection
NPG 4290
Artistback to top
- Guy Lindsay Roddon (1919-2006), Painter and teacher. Artist or producer of 1 portrait, Sitter in 1 portrait.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 327
Events of 1960back to top
Current affairs
Prince Andrew is born, the third child of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip.The Contraceptive Pill is introduced in England, dramatically changing the nation's approach to sex and relationships, and significantly contributing to the 1960s culture of liberation.
Art and science
Penguin books defend D.H. Lawrence's Lady Chatterley's Lover against charges of obscenity by demonstrating that the novel was of literary merit. The 'not guilty' verdict was seen as a victory for free speech and marked the beginning if a new era of liberalism.The satirical revue Beyond the Fringe launches the careers of Alan Bennett, Peter Cook, Dudley Moore and Jonathan Miller.
International
Harold Macmillan delivers his 'wind of change' speech to the South African Parliament in Cape Town, announcing Britain's decision to grant independence to many of her colonies. The speech recognised the emergence of African nationalism, and criticised the policy of Apartheid in South Africa.Comments back to top
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