In 1888, a Velasquez portrait of Prince Charles is reported as being lent to the Reading Art Museum by the widow of John Snare. Somehow the picture has returned to Britain. Show more
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John Snare invites the public to admire his newly discovered portrait of Prince Charles by the Spanish genius Velasquez. He also embarks on a mission to prove its authenticity. Show more
John Snare decides to show his famous picture north of the border, but he fails to anticipate the extent and the kind of interest it might generate. Show more
The Velasquez has been restored to Snare, but he has now vanished - until the portrait is advertised for show on Broadway in 1860. The Reading bookseller has fled to America. Show more
The Spanish genius Velasquez painted few pictures. Did John Snare discover a long-lost treasure in 1845? And if so, where is it now? Art critic Laura Cumming turns detective. Show more
Laura Cumming takes a journey through more than 500 years of self-portraits and finds out how the greatest names in western art transformed themselves into their own masterpieces. Show more
Front Row
Natalie Clein, Lemony Snicket, The OA, Velázquez
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Cellist Natalie Clein, Lemony Snicket TV drama, Zal Batmanglij and Danny Brocklehurst on The OA, Laura Cumming on Velázquez. Show more
Free Thinking
Laura Cumming on Velazquez, John Bratby, The Pan Hag Project
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
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Anne McElvoy presents. With Laura Cumming talking about her research into a Velazquez portrait, plus an exhibition of John Bratby and a project inspired by the dish pan haggerty. Show more