Mr. Roy Thomson, sketched by Stephen Ward, 1961
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Mr. Roy Thomson, sketched by Stephen Ward, 1961
A central figure in the newspaper world: Mr. Roy Thomson(1894-1976), at the time of the Thomson-Kings-Odiham affair. Mr Thomson came to prominence with the announcement on 25th January 1961 that Thomson Newspapers and Odihams Press were to merge. Thomson was later to become 1st Baron Thomson of Fleet in the 1964 New Years Honours. Drawn from life by Stephen Ward at a sitting specially granted to the Illustrated London News. Stephen Ward would later become notorious by his involvement in the Profumo Affair. Date: 1961
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In this black-and-white sketch, we find Sir Roy Thomson (1894-1976), a towering figure in the British newspaper industry, deep in thought during a sitting with renowned artist Stephen Ward in 1961. The photograph, taken during a pivotal moment in Thomson's career, captures the intensity and determination that would come to define his legacy. At the time of this portrait, Thomson was making headlines with the announcement of the proposed merger between Thomson Newspapers and Odhams Press on January 25, 1961. This union would significantly expand Thomson's media empire, cementing his position as a major player in the industry. In recognition of his achievements, Thomson was later knighted in the 1964 New Year Honours, becoming the 1st Baron Thomson of Fleet. Stephen Ward, the artist behind this evocative sketch, was an intriguing character in his own right. Known for his talent as a portraitist, Ward was granted this exclusive sitting by Thomson, providing a unique glimpse into the mind of a man who would shape the future of British journalism. However, Ward's own life would take a dramatic turn, as he became embroiled in the Profumo Affair, a high-profile scandal that would rock British society in the late 1960s. This image offers a rare glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the newspaper industry was on the cusp of significant change and the personal lives of public figures were as intriguing as the news they made.
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