Date:1988
Description:The portrait was produced for the Royal Academy of Arts 1988 Summer Exhibition in London. Sutton expressed the hope that it would eventually be displayed at the new Globe Theatre, the building of which had commenced in April 1988. Sutton found the inspiration for the protrait after discussing the Globe project with its architect, Theo Crosby. In painting this portrait, which is one of a number works which he has produced on Shakespearian themes, the artist was inspired by the commencement of work on the re-construction of the Globe Theatre in 1988. London and the River Thames are shown in the background. Painted 1988 By Philip Sutton R.A. (b. 1928) Height 160 cm; width 161 cm (frame). Oil on canvas Identity number SBT 2002-12 On Display at the Shakespeare Centre, Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6QW
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Donor ref:SBT 2002-12 (13/9821)
Source: The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust - Museum
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