Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra, as sketched by Stephen Ward, 1961
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Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra, as sketched by Stephen Ward, 1961
Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra(1903-1990), Prime Minister of the Federation of Malaya, as drawn from life by Stephen Ward, at a sitting specially granted to the Illustrated London News in 1961. Ward sketched several high profile figures for the Illustrated London News in 1961, but two years later he would become notorious through his involvement in the Profumo Affair. Date: 1961
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1961 Abdul Affair Malaya Minister Prime Profumo Rahman Scandal Sixities Stephen Ward Putra
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In this evocative black-and-white sketch, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra, the charismatic Prime Minister of the Federation of Malaya, is depicted in deep concentration as he engages in a candid conversation with an unseen interlocutor. Drawn from life by the renowned British artist Stephen Ward in 1961, this poignant image captures the intensity and gravity of the political leader during a sitting specially granted to the Illustrated London News. Ward, a prolific illustrator, created numerous sketches of high-profile figures for the Illustrated London News during the early 1960s. However, two years later, he would become notorious for his involvement in the Profumo Affair, a scandal that would shake the British establishment to its core. At the time of this sketch, however, Ward's reputation as a talented artist was unmarred, and his ability to capture the essence of his subjects was unquestioned. The portrait of Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra is a testament to Ward's skill and the Prime Minister's magnetic presence. The leader's furrowed brow and intense gaze convey a sense of determination and focus, while the folds of his traditional Malay attire add texture and depth to the image. The background, with its simple, geometric shapes, serves to emphasize the Prime Minister's prominent figure and underscores the significance of the moment. This rare and evocative sketch offers a glimpse into the political landscape of the 1960s, a time of great change and upheaval in both Malaya and the wider world. As we gaze upon Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra's determined visage, we are reminded of the complex and often tumultuous history that shaped the modern world.
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