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1899-1957
Born Humphrey De Forest Bogart in New York,his first movie breakthrough was The Petrified Forest (1936).He made a total of 28 films for Warner Brothers between then and 1940,mostly gangster pictures.
He was nominated as Best Actor for his portrayal of "Rick" in Casablanca (1942), but received the Academy Award for his role in African Queen (1951), opposite Katherine Hepburn.
Quotes:
"The trouble with the world is that it's always one drink behind."
Completed in May 2001, this oil painting was my first monochromatic piece. It was a pleasant change to work on a tonal study, and seemed appropriate for a star of Hollywoods Golden Age.
This piece is 53cm x 65cm, my largest canvas so far. I would have preferred a less square field to work in, but I am pleased with it all the same. (It has been cropped here)
