David Rolt - portraits - Portrait of Irene Handl

Artist: David Rolt - portraits
Materials: Oil on canvas
Dimensions (cm): 60 x 60
Dimensions (inches): 23.6 x 23.6
Stock No: 0100
Price: £400
Provenance: Estate of David Rolt

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Genre: Portrait
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Description

Irene Handl, the very popular British comedienne and character actress, was a friend of the artist. She began her career late but starred in over 50 films between 1937 and 1987. On stage she is remembered for playing Lady Bracknell in The Importance of Being Earnest, directed by Jonathan Miller in 1975. More about her can be found at: https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Irene_Handl

The painting has been recently restored.