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Gwen Ffrangcon Davies (1891-1992)
SINCLAIR, Nicholas (b. 1954)
Ffrangcon-Davies was a legend of the British stage, during a career that spanned 80 years. She was born in London into a Welsh family and made her stage debut in A Midsummer Night’s Dream in 1911. In 1924 she was hailed as the finest Juliet of her generation, playing opposite John Gielgud’s Romeo. Ffrangcon-Davies played many Shakespearean leads and appeared in numerous radio and television productions. She was made a Dame of the British Empire at the age of 100. This intensely sympathetic portrait, taken at her home, emphasizes her famously expressive hands.
Image: © Nicholas Sinclair. All Rights Reserved. DACS 2024/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 28172
Creation/Production
SINCLAIR, Nicholas
Date:
Measurements
h(cm) sight size:37.4
h(cm)
w(cm) sight size:37.4
w(cm)
Techniques
black and white photograph
photograph
Fine Art - works on paper
Location
In store
Categories
Ffotograff | Photograph Gweithiau ar bapur | Works on paper Celf Gain | Fine Art 13_CADP_Apr_22 Ffurf benywaidd | Female figure Portread wedi'i Enwi | Named portrait Cysylltiad Cymreig | Welsh connection Theatr | Theatre LHDTC+ | LGBTQ+ Lesbiaidd | Lesbian Portread | Portrait CADP content Artistiaid y 21ain ganrif | Active in the 21st CenturyComments are currently unavailable. We apologise for the inconvenience.