Clare Leighton

Clare Leighton

artist United Kingdom

Clare Leighton was a British artist renowned for her wood engravings and portraits, particularly known for her connection with Mahatma Gandhi. In 1931, she became one of the few artists to paint Gandhi, having been introduced to him during his visit to London for the Second Round Table Conference. Her works captured the spirit of the time and showcased her unique artistic style, leaving a lasting legacy in the art world.

Born on May 01, 1898 (127 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
30,258
Power
1,101$
Sentiment
7.13
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 7.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 23,920 $2,700,000 951$
Portugal 1 8.00 0.06% +0% 10,196,709 6,337 $240,000 149$
Totals 2 78,082,720 30,257 $2,940,000 1,100$
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Recent Mentions

Portugal Portugal: Clare Leighton is the artist who created the oil painting of Mahatma Gandhi that was recently sold. 8

Público: Esta terá sido a única pintura para a qual Gandhi posou e foi agora vendida | Artes

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Clare Leighton was the British artist who painted the oil portrait of Mahatma Gandhi in 1931. 7

BBC: Oil portrait of Indian independence leader sold for more than $200,000