Winston Churchill Portrait by Graham Sutherland

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
A portrait of Winston Churchill by artist Graham Sutherland, hated by Churchill, is going up for auction. The surviving study shows Churchill's head in profile and is expected to sell for up to $995,000.

Key Points

  • Churchill commissioned Sutherland for a portrait in 1954
  • Churchill hated the full-length portrait and it was later destroyed
  • The surviving study is expected to sell for up to $995,000

Pros

  • Provides insight into Churchill's relationship with modern art and his own self-image

Cons

  • The original portrait was destroyed, indicating Churchill's strong dislike for it