Churchills Portrait (1946)

Location Unknown, Unclear London Various shots of Winston Churchill posing for portrait to painter Douglas Chandor in his studio. Churchill looking at painting. Good panning shot of hundreds of brushes on painter s desk. Churchill posing, portrait is seen Churchill seated in uniform with glasses in his hand. Several shots of Painter and Churchill in front of finished painting discussing it natural sound. Artist asks for Churchill s opinion Churchill likes it. The two discuss in which corner the artist should place his signature. Artist thanks Mr Churchill for the paint saying that without it he would not be able to paint the portrait. Date found in the old file 21, 03, 1946. Cataloguer s note the relationship between Churchill and the artist is quite renaissance it is clear that the painting is made on order and to please the seater. FILM A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND