Joan Sutherland
(1926-2010), SopranoDame Joan Sutherland
Sitter in 7 portraits
Australian-born soprano; made debut in Sydney (1951), sang at Glyndebourne (1959-60) and at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (from 1952); acclaimed particularly for virtuoso technique in the upper register and associated with roles in operas by Rossini, Bellini and Donizetti.
by Ulisse Sartini
oil on canvas, 1993
NPG 6215
by J.S. Lewinski
bromide print on card mount, 1968
NPG x13750
by Cecil Beaton
pencil, late 1960s-early 1970s
NPG D17946(3)
by Cecil Beaton
pencil, late 1960s-early 1970s
NPG D17946(71)
by Judy Cassab
lithograph, 1984
NPG D32991
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