Mr. Keith Holyoake, as sketched by Stephen Ward, 1961
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Mr. Keith Holyoake, as sketched by Stephen Ward, 1961
Mr. Keith Jacka Holyoake(1904-1983), Prime Minister of New Zealand, 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 Affair Keith Minister Prime Profumo Scandal Sixities Stephen Ward Zealand Holyoake
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In this black-and-white sketch, we find Sir Keith Jacka Holyoake, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, as rendered by the skilled hand of British artist Stephen Ward in 1961. The sitting, arranged specifically for the Illustrated London News, took place during a significant period in Holyoake's political career. Born in 1904, Holyoake had already served as New Zealand's Prime Minister from 1957 to 1960 before being re-elected in 1960. Ward's delicate pencil strokes capture the Prime Minister's distinguished features, including his piercing gaze and neatly combed hair. Holyoake's attire, consisting of a formal suit and tie, further emphasizes his authoritative and serious demeanor. Stephen Ward, an accomplished artist, was renowned for his ability to capture the essence of his subjects. He had an impressive roster of high-profile sitters, including politicians, celebrities, and members of the British royal family. However, two years after this sitting, Ward's life would take a dramatic turn. He became embroiled in the Profumo Affair, a political scandal that would shake the British establishment to its core. Despite the subsequent notoriety that would befall Ward, this sketch of Holyoake remains a testament to the artist's talent and the historical significance of the moment. The image offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the political landscape of the early 1960s and the people who shaped it. This poignant sketch of Sir Keith Jacka Holyoake, Prime Minister of New Zealand, serves as a reminder of the rich and complex history that continues to intrigue us today.
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