Lucian Freud
1 portrait by Harry Diamond
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Lucian Freud
by Harry Diamond
gelatin silver print, 12 February 1970
6 1/8 in. x 4 1/4 in. (156 mm x 109 mm) image size
Bequeathed by Harry Diamond, 2012
Photographs Collection
NPG x210120
Sitterback to top
- Lucian Freud (1922-2011), Artist. Sitter in 65 portraits, Artist or producer of 6 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Harry Diamond (1924-2009), Photographer. Artist or producer of 219 portraits, Sitter in 7 portraits.
Events of 1970back to top
Current affairs
Edward 'Ted' Heath wins a surprise victory for the Conservative party at the general election, becoming Prime Minister. Opinion polls had predicted a comfortable Labour victory, but with a failing economy, the Tories snatched a narrow last minute majority.Art and science
Germaine Greer publishes The Female Eunuch, an influential feminist text arguing that women's sexuality and capacity for action are repressed by the family and their roles in society. Greer suggested that women should get to know their bodies and become empowered by their sexuality. The book was an international best seller.International
Four aircraft are hijacked by Palestinian terrorists. The planes were landed in Cairo, Jordan and London and the hijackers demanded the release of Political Prisoners in exchange for the hostages. Several prisoners were returned and three of the planes were blown up after most of the hostages were release.Four students are shot dead by national guardsmen during a protest against the Vietnam War in America.
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