Laurence Olivier painted by Salvador Dali
- Made:
- 07 April 1956 in unknown place
PA Reuter photograph titled 'The King with two faces'. Caption on back reads: Historians argue whether Richard III was evil or good: Salvador Dali also gives the king two faces in this portrait in oils of Sir Laurence Olivier in his part as the monarch in the London Films production 'Richard III'. The painting was commissioned by Mr. Robert Dowling of New York and Dali made preliminary sketches during the filming of 'Richard III'. He completed the work at his residence in Spain.
Details
- Category:
- Photographs
- Collection:
- Daily Herald Archive
- Object Number:
- 1983-5236/30543
- Materials:
- paper (fibre product) and ink
- Measurements:
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overall: 203 mm x 253 mm
- type:
- photograph
- credit:
- Daily Herald Archive, National Media Museum, Bradford
