Peter Greenham

Lady Bonham Carter

1978

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Artist: Peter Greenham 1909–1992
Medium: Oil paint on canvas
Dimensions: Unconfirmed: 914 x 711 mm
Collection: Tate
Acquisition: Accepted by HM Government in lieu of tax and allocated to the Tate Gallery 1992
Reference: T06656

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Lady (Charlotte) Bonham Carter, née Wickham (1893-1989) was an indefatigable lover of the arts and a generous patron. In the First World War she served in the War Office. In the Second, having qualified as a pilot, she was a photographic interpreter with the RAF. She also served in local government. This portrait, commissioned by a group of her friends, came to the Tate by her wish. She is shown wearing a gown designed by Fortuny, which she bought from him in Venice in 1922. The sittings were in Greenham's studio at the Royal Academy, where he was Keeper. A second portrait is in Southampton Art Gallery.

Gallery label, August 2004

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