17 NOVEMBER 1961, Page 18

THAT CHURCHILL PORTRAIT

A Defence of GRAHAM SUTHERLAND

Who is the most distinguished living English artist ? Many competent judges—the art critic DOUGLAS COOPER among them—would give their vote to GRAHAM SUTHERLAND. Twelve years ago Sutherland turned to portraits, and his painting of SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL in 1954 caused an uproar in both artistic and lay circles. In THE SUNDAY TIMES this Sunday Douglas Cooper examines the art of Graham Sutherland, defends the Churchill portrait and deplores its present " concealment ".

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