Behold! A Vaughan Williams Portrait

The work of award-winning artist Mariusz Kaldowski, an outstanding new portrait of Ralph Vaughan Williams was acquired in 2021 for the Stainer & Bell reception hall.

Capturing the composer in pensive, visionary mood, appropriate to the creator of Toward the Unknown Region and A Sea Symphony, Kaldowski’s 40” x 50” acrylic-on-canvas image is a most striking likeness that inspires and delights visitors to our publishing house.

With our stunning 1984 walnut model 10 Blüthner grand piano also in the reception area, and a gallery of other distinguished S&B composers likewise adorning our offices, this fine new acquisition (© thekearnscollection.com) reflects the company’s dedication to the very best of British classical music, and has been integral to our celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of RVW’s birth this year.