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IDENTITIES

If a picture paints a thousand words, what does a portrait tell us about a person? This theme focuses on people, asking how these artists have looked deeper, commenting not just on appearance but looking at our identities - the roles we all play in life. 

  • Identities - Artwork

    • Dora Holzhandler (1928 - 2015) Mother and Children in Holland Park, 1997 Oil on canvas Image Discussion sheet Practical activity sheet see other work by this artist here

      Dora Holzhandler (1928 - 2015)

      Mother and Children in Holland Park, 1997

      Oil on canvas 

       

      Image 

      Discussion sheet

      Practical activity sheet

       

      see other work by this artist here

       

    • Chaïm Soutine (1893 - 1943) Jeune Servante (Waiting Maid, also known as La Soubrette), 1933 Oil on canvas Image Discussion sheet Practical activity sheet see other work by this artist here

      Chaïm Soutine (1893 - 1943)

      Jeune Servante (Waiting Maid, also known as La Soubrette), 1933

      Oil on canvas

       

      Image  

      Discussion sheet

      Practical activity sheet

       

      see other work by this artist here

    • Emmanuel Levy (1900 - 1986) Man Reading, c.1930s Oil on canvas Image Discussion sheet Practical activity sheet see other work by this artist here

      Emmanuel Levy (1900 - 1986) 

      Man Reading, c.1930s

      Oil on canvas  

       

      Image 

      Discussion sheet

      Practical activity sheet

       

      see other work by this artist here

    • John Allin (1934 - 1991) Jack’s Coffee shop, 1975 Lithograph Image Discussion sheet Practical activity sheet see other work by this artist here

      John Allin (1934 - 1991)

      Jack’s Coffee shop, 1975

       Lithograph 

       

      Image

      Discussion sheet

      Practical activity sheet 

       

      see other work by this artist here

    • Mark Gertler (1891 - 1939) Rabbi and Rabbitzin, 1914 Watercolour and pencil on paper Image Discussion sheet Practical activity sheet see other work by this artist here

      Mark Gertler (1891 - 1939)

      Rabbi and Rabbitzin, 1914

      Watercolour and pencil on paper

       

      Image  

      Discussion sheet

      Practical activity sheet

       

      see other work by this artist here

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