Alessandro Raho imagined the Oscar-winner as a character in a film when he accepted the commission. "In my mind I cast her as a wealthy housewife who shops at Jaeger and drives a Mercedes. That was her role in my imaginary film." Dame Judi saw the result for the first time last night, left, and declared herself "thrilled and flattered" the gallery had commissioned the picture.
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Dench Portrait Unveiled
She's played Queen Victoria, Iris Murdoch and Bond's irascible boss, M. - but Dame Judi Dench's latest role is as a "wealthy housewife" in a portrait just unveiled at the National Portrait Gallery.
Alessandro Raho imagined the Oscar-winner as a character in a film when he accepted the commission. "In my mind I cast her as a wealthy housewife who shops at Jaeger and drives a Mercedes. That was her role in my imaginary film." Dame Judi saw the result for the first time last night, left, and declared herself "thrilled and flattered" the gallery had commissioned the picture.
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Irish Art
Alessandro Raho imagined the Oscar-winner as a character in a film when he accepted the commission. "In my mind I cast her as a wealthy housewife who shops at Jaeger and drives a Mercedes. That was her role in my imaginary film." Dame Judi saw the result for the first time last night, left, and declared herself "thrilled and flattered" the gallery had commissioned the picture.
For the full story - click the title
Irish Art
