Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein (1887-1976), Field Marshal.
Montgomery is seen here pointing to a map of the Normandy beaches for the D-Day landings. The portrait was commissioned by the sitter himself: he flew the 71-year old artist to his headquarters in Berlin for a sitting.
1945
Oil on canvas
1022.0 x 1267.0 mm
NPG L165
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