Portraiture

Alan created nearly 70 portrait heads from life of family, friends and well-known individuals. Most came to sit in his studio. The archive of letters relating to these portraits is held by the Henry Moore Institute.

Alan Thornhill creating a portrait head in his studio.

Alan creating a portrait head of Nicholas Wollaston, novelist.

Alan Thornhill's studio heads.

Portrait heads in Alan Thornhill’s studio.

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