William Dobson: The Lost Genius of Baroque

William Dobson: The Lost Genius of Baroque (2011)

September 22nd, 20111h 0min

Documentary, History
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Overview

Acclaimed British art critic, Waldemar Januszczak, investigates the few known facts about William Dobson and seeks out personal stories he left behind as it follows him through his tragically short career. Among the Dobson fans interviewed in the wonderful film is Earl Spencer, brother of the late Princess Diana, who agrees wholeheartedly that William Dobson was the first great British painter.


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