Titian cuttings book
1971-1972
Title
Date
Archive reference number
Description
An album of press cuttings, photographs and other material relating to the campaign to secure Titian's 'The Death of Actaeon' for the National Gallery.
Record type
Administrative history
The cuttings relate to the appeal to acquire Titian's 'Death of Actaeon' (NG6420) which was successfully purchased by the National Gallery in 1972.
Custodial history
The album was compiled by James Holloway during his time as a student at the Courtauld Institute when he was part of the campaign to save the Titian for the nation. Holloway later became Director of the Scottish National Portrait Gallery.
Related material
NG24/1972/6 Press cuttings NG25/43-44 Board of Trustees' papers NG30/1962/5, 15, 19-20 Photographs: View of Room VII [9] NG30/1970/6, 35 Photographs: View of Room VII [9] NG30/1972/1-11 Photographs: Public appeal for the acquisition of Titian's 'Death of Actaeon' NG69/1 Titian Appeal NGA27/24/17 Information on Significant Sales
Your list will only be saved temporarily. Inactivity of more than 20 minutes could result in the loss of your list. If you would like to keep a record of your list, we suggest you print it out or email it to yourself.
Your list of records will be sent to us if you request an appointment, and a summary will be included in your appointment email notification.