CONTENTS

List of Illustrations

Preface

Introduction by David Cannadine

PART ONE:   CHURCHILL ON ART

1.‘Not a Very Amiable Topic’ (1912)

2.‘The Naval Greatness of Britain’ (1913)

3.‘Art in All Its Forms’ (1919)

4.‘Art and Politics’ (1927)

5.‘Political Painters’ (1932)

6.‘The Academy Reveals Britain’s Brave Gaiety’ (1932)

7.‘This Year’s Royal Academy is Exhilarating’ (1934)

8.‘Sea Power’ in Art (1937)

9.‘We Ought Indeed to Cherish the Arts’ (1938)

10.Painting as a Pastime (1948)

11.‘Between Tradition and Innovation’ (1953)

12.‘A New Elevation of the Mind’ (1954)

PART TWO:   ON CHURCHILL’S ART

1.‘Painting a Picture is Like Fighting a Battle’ (1950)

Eric Newton

2.‘Unity, Vitality, Infinity and Repose’ (1953)

Thomas Bodkin

3.‘Gay, Brilliantly Coloured Canvasses’ (1954)

John Rothenstein

4.‘Long May He Thrive!’ (1959)

Augustus John

5.‘A Recognizable Individuality’ (1959)

Thomas Bodkin

6.‘A Great Presiding Presence’ (1970)

John Rothenstein

Acknowledgements

Index of Names

A Note on the Author

Image Section