Denis Law, b. 1940. Footballer
About this artwork
Celebrated as the 'King of Old Trafford', Aberdeen-born Denis Law spent most of his career playing in England and is particularly associated with Manchester United. The fiery Scotsman was fiercely competitive and could score from anywhere on the field. He was voted European Footballer of the Year in 1964. A superb entertainer, 'he gave absolutely everything when on the pitch'. In his retirement he continues to entertain audiences as a television and radio commentator.
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artist:Mark I'AnsonScottish (born 1968)
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title:Denis Law, b. 1940. Footballer
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date created:2003
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materials:Mixed media on paper
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measurements:108.00 x 167.00 cm
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credit line:Commissioned 2003
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accession number:PG 3344
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artwork photographed by:Antonia Reeve
Mark I'Anson
Mark I'Anson
Mark I'Anson studied at Grays School of Art, Aberdeen, from 1988 to 92. Since then his work has appeared in group and solo exhibitions. His prefered medium is pencil, sometimes sparingly tinted with watercolour or acrylic. In 2003 he completed a major commission for the Scottish National Portrait...