Name/Title
Portrait of Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965), British Prime Minister (1940-1945, 1951-1955)Entry/Object ID
2001.01.52Description
Drawing
This head and shoulders frontal portrait depicts Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill, KG, OM, CH, TD, DL, FRS, RA (1874-1965), a British statesman who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945, during the Second World War, and again from 1951 to 1955.
Churchill was descended from one of England's great aristocratic families, that of the Dukes of Marlborough. Recognized as an inspirational statesman, writer, orator and leader he led Britain to victory in the WWII, playing a crucial role in supporting the morale of the British people and in helping to craft and deliver the Allied victory.Artwork Details
Medium
Graphite and pastel sketch on paperSubject Place
Region
Western EuropeContinent
EuropeContext
While undated, Churchill is depicted in this drawing as a weary and drained wartime leader. He is shown in a suit and his trademark polka dot bow-tie from Turnbull & Asser*. His white polka dot on navy blue silk twill bow-tie came to be known as the “Blenheim,” which is the name of the Churchill family seat. The bow-tie was also a reminder of his father, with whom Winston had had a difficult relationship. Lord Randolph Churchill had also worn a bow-tie.
* The London Royal Warrant shirtmaker Turnbull & Asser was established in 1885, and has been supplying men's wear to illustrious figures both real and fictional over its history, from Sir Winston Churchill to James Bond.Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Samuel Vaines (1910-1986)Role
ArtistDate made
n.d.Time Period
20th CenturyNotes
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
Samuel Vaines was a Canadian artist (part-time?) who lived in Victoria, B.C.
Further research is needed.
Could be " VAINES - Rev. Samuel of Victoria, B.C. [who died] suddenly on January 5, 1986. Age 76 years. Survived by his wife Lilian..." (Times Colonist, Obituary, Wed. Jan. 8, 1986, page 45). Also 'Samuel Vaines" record in Dept. of Canadian Heritage's "Artists in Canada" database.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
SignatureLocation
Lower right: S. VAINESDimensions
Dimension Description
Visible imageHeight
35.6 cmWidth
25.4 cmAcquisition
Acquisition Method
Legacy collection - detail unknownRelationships
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