The Lost Genius of British Art: William Dobson (2011)

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Has one of Britain's greatest artists been unfairly forgotten? Waldemar Januszczak thinks so. In this documentary, Januszczak argues that the little known 17th-century portrait painter William Dobson was the first English painter of genius. Dobson's life and times are embedded in one of the most turbulent and significant epochs of British history - the English Civil War.

Director: Waldemar Januszczak
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
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Original Language: en
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What is The Lost Genius of British Art: William Dobson about?
Has one of Britain's greatest artists been unfairly forgotten? Waldemar Januszczak thinks so. In this documentary, Januszczak argues that the little known 17th-century portrait painter William Dobson was the first English painter of genius. Dobson's life and times are embedded in one of the most turbulent and significant epochs of British history - the English Civil War.
Who directed The Lost Genius of British Art: William Dobson?
The Lost Genius of British Art: William Dobson was directed by Waldemar Januszczak.
Who stars in The Lost Genius of British Art: William Dobson?
The Lost Genius of British Art: William Dobson stars Waldemar Januszczak.
How long is The Lost Genius of British Art: William Dobson?
The Lost Genius of British Art: William Dobson has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
What genre is The Lost Genius of British Art: William Dobson?
The Lost Genius of British Art: William Dobson is a Documentary film.