Kempton Bunton
Kempton Bunton was a British taxi driver who became famous for stealing Francisco Goya's painting 'The Duke of Wellington' from the National Gallery in London in 1961. His act was not only a heist but a protest against the government's lack of support for the elderly, as he aimed to draw attention to their plight. Dubbed 'The Great Art Theft', Bunton's story has been the subject of films and documentaries, highlighting his unexpected transformation into a folk hero.
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Kempton Bunton stole Goya's portrait of the Duke of Wellington as a political protest against the BBC television license fee.
Wie im Louvre in Paris: Zehn Filme und Serien über Kunstraub
Luxembourg· 2025-10-21
In 1961, Kempton Bunton stole Goya's portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London as a political protest against the BBC television license fee.
Sollte man gesehen haben: Zehn Filme über Kunstraubzüge – real wie fiktionalLuxembourg· 2025-10-20Kempton Bunton, portrayed by Jim Broadbent, is the protagonist in 'O Duque', based on a true story.
veja séries e filmes que abordam crimes em museus, disponíveis no streaming
Brazil· 2025-10-20
