John Bellany
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© Armstrong Jones
John Bellany
by Lord Snowdon
gelatin silver print, 26 April 1990
15 1/8 in. x 12 in. (385 mm x 306 mm) paper size; 12 3/8 in. x 11 1/2 in. (313 mm x 292 mm) image size
Given by Antony Charles Robert Armstrong Jones, 1st Earl of Snowdon, 2013
Primary Collection
NPG P1852
Sitterback to top
- John Bellany (1942-2013), Painter. Sitter in 9 portraits, Artist or producer of 4 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Antony Charles Robert Armstrong Jones, 1st Earl of Snowdon (1930-2017), Photographer, film-maker and designer; former husband of Princess Margaret. Artist or producer of 285 portraits, Sitter in 22 portraits.
This portraitback to top
Bellany's expressionist paintings often reference Scottish fishing communities, which may have motivated Snowdon's fish prop.
Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top
- Snowdon: A Life in View (26 September 2014 - 21 June 2015)
Subjects & Themesback to top
Events of 1990back to top
Current affairs
Margaret Thatcher introduces a Poll Tax. 'The Community Charge' replaced the old 'Rates' system of local taxation based on the value of property in favour of a flat rate for all householders. With little difference between the tax burden of the poor and the wealthy, opposition was bitter and violent. Following a challenge to her leadership Thatcher stood down as Prime Minister and was replaced by John Major.Art and science
Tim Berners-Lee invents the World Wide Web. He created the first web-browser and editor, and the first web-server in 1990, building the first website and putting it online in 1991. By making his ideas royalty-free, Berners-Lee made the Internet accessible to all and allowed all users to help build its content.British beef is banned from schools and hospitals over concerns about BSE ('mad cow disease').
International
The Gulf War breaks out between Iraq and US-led coalition forces. War was declared after Iraq invaded Kuwait, and, following a period of UN economic sanctions against Iraq, hostilities commenced in January 1991. The coalition victory was swift and within three months Iraqi forces withdrew from Kuwait.Nelson Mandela is released from Prison after 27 years captivity.
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