Vanessa Redgrave; Sir Michael Redgrave; Corin William Redgrave; Rachel Kempson, Lady Redgrave; Lynn Redgrave
1 portrait of Corin William Redgrave
Vanessa Redgrave; Sir Michael Redgrave; Corin William Redgrave; Rachel Kempson, Lady Redgrave; Lynn Redgrave
by George Konig
vintage print, circa 1960
11 7/8 in. x 8 1/4 in. (303 mm x 211 mm) image size
Given by Terence Pepper, 2013
Photographs Collection
NPG x194174
Sittersback to top
- Rachel Kempson, Lady Redgrave (1910-2003), Actress; wife of Sir Michael Redgrave. Sitter associated with 13 portraits. Identify
- Corin William Redgrave (1939-2010), Actor; son of Sir Michael Redgrave. Sitter in 5 portraits. Identify
- Lynn Rachel Redgrave (1943-2010), Actress; daughter of Sir Michael Redgrave. Sitter in 6 portraits. Identify
- Sir Michael Redgrave (1908-1985), Actor. Sitter in 36 portraits. Identify
- Vanessa Redgrave (1937-), Actor; daughter of Sir Michael Redgrave. Sitter in 31 portraits. Identify
Placesback to top
- Place made and portrayed: United Kingdom: England, Hampshire (sitters' garden, Wilks Water, Hampshire)
Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top
- Curators' Choice: Photographs from the Terence Pepper Gift (12 May 2015 - 24 January 2016)
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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