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The Many Faces of Jonathan Yeo

Alastair Sooke meets portrait artist Jonathan Yeo as he prepares for a solo show at the National Portrait Gallery.

Alastair Sooke meets portrait artist Jonathan Yeo as he prepares for a solo show at the National Portrait Gallery. The son of a Conservative MP, his subjects range from political leaders to Hollywood stars; including Nicole Kidman, Kevin Spacey, Damien Hirst and Tony Blair. In the lead-up to the exhibition, Yeo allows 麻豆官网首页入口 cameras into his usually private studio, revealing the challenges and pleasures of painting people for a living, and the subtle dynamic that develops between artist and sitter. The programme features acclaimed British actor, Tom Hollander, as he sits for a portrait, and follows the progress of the canvass from the first brush-strokes to the final reveal.

30 minutes

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New Year's Day 2014 19:30GMT

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Role Contributor
Director Katy Homan
Series Editor Janet Lee
Presenter Alastair Sooke
Participant Jonathan Yeo
Participant Tom Hollander

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