Sutherland quit over Picasso

A celebrated collection of works by Picasso and Degas at The Tate Gallery was almost lost because of a furious row between the gallery management and the distinguished artist Graham Sutherland.
Sutherland accused the Tate director, Sir John Rothenstein, of misusing funds bequeathed to the Tate and paying above market price for works by continental masters like Picasso. He wanted the money invested in British art.
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