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Arts Commentary | The Death of Actaeon
Francis Bacon discusses a Titian masterpiece.
CHANNEL | Radio 3
FIRST BROADCAST | 04 March 1972
DURATION | 36 minutes 18 seconds
FIRSTBROADCAST
1972
Synopsis
As the National Gallery campaigns to keep Titian's 'The Death of Actaeon' in the UK and prevent its sale to America, Andrew Forge hosts a discussion between Francis Bacon and Michael Levy about the painting's merits. In the second half of the programme, Stephen Bann, Keith Critchlow and Lionel March discuss the 'Systems' exhibition at the Whitechapel Gallery, London.
Did you know?
The National Gallery's campaign to keep 'The Death of Actaeon' in the UK was a success, thanks in part to the public's support.
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