Winston Churchill 

This is David Low's sketch of Winston Churchill, made with graphite on paper. Low was a prominent political cartoonist whose work often commented on the shifting dynamics of power and the personalities that shaped them. Note how Churchill is depicted adjusting his bow tie, a gesture that seems both fussy and self-conscious. The looming figure of the Prime Minister is juxtaposed with a table bearing a toppled vase and a teetering stack of papers. What does it mean to see the man who led Britain through World War II depicted in such an intimate, vulnerable, and slightly comical light? Low's caricature invites us to consider the weight of leadership and the humanity, and perhaps even the anxieties, of those in power. It challenges traditional representations of political figures, suggesting that even the most formidable leaders are not without their moments of disquiet. It serves as a reminder that behind every public persona there exists a complex individual navigating the pressures of their time.