Marcel Ciampi, Hephzibah Menuhin, Yehudi Menuhin, Marutha Menuhin (née Sher) and Yaltah Menuhin
13 of 45 portraits of Yehudi Menuhin
Marcel Ciampi, Hephzibah Menuhin, Yehudi Menuhin, Marutha Menuhin (née Sher) and Yaltah Menuhin
by Edward Malindine, for Daily Herald
modern bromide print from original negative, 13 January 1936
3 1/2 in. x 4 5/8 in. (90 mm x 119 mm) image size
Given by IPC Newspapers Limited, 1971
Photographs Collection
NPG x131123
Sittersback to top
- Marcel Ciampi (1891-1980), Pianist and music teacher of the Menuhin family. Sitter in 2 portraits. Identify
- Yehudi Menuhin, Baron Menuhin (1916-1999), Violinist, conductor and philanthropist. Sitter in 45 portraits. Identify
- Hephzibah Menuhin (1920-1981), Concert pianist and human rights worker. Sitter in 3 portraits. Identify
- Marutha Menuhin (née Sher) (1896-1998), Piano teacher and mother of Yehudi Menuhin. Sitter in 1 portrait. Identify
- Yaltah Menuhin (1921-2001), Pianist, poet and painter. Sitter in 3 portraits. Identify
Artistsback to top
- Daily Herald, Photographers. Artist or producer associated with 162 portraits.
- Edward Malindine (1906-1970), Photographer. Artist or producer associated with 39 portraits.
Events of 1936back to top
Current affairs
Following the death of his father George V, Edward succeeds to the throne as King Edward VIII, but chooses to abdicate in order to marry the American divorcee, Wallis Simpson. Edward was the only monarch every to voluntarily relinquish the throne.Art and science
The Spitfire, designed by Reginald Mitchell, has its maiden flight. The RAF and other allied forces used the plane extensively and to great effect during the Second World War.Television broadcasting begins. Although the BBC had been transmitting television since 1930, regular service did not begin until 1936, when the 'BBC Television Service' (now BBC One) was broadcast from Alexandra Palace.
International
The Spanish Civil War begins. Nationalists, led by General Francisco Franco, and supported by Italian and German fascist governments, rebelled against the Second Spanish Republic. The conflict lasted until 1939, and anticipated many of the features of the Second World War: fighting between Communists and Fascists, the rise of nationalism and the use of terror tactics against civilians.Comments back to top
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