• 2001
  • 50m
The Private Life of a Masterpiece

Summary The series reveals the full and fascinating stories behind famous works of art, not just how they came to be created, but also how they influenced others and came to have a life of their own in the modern world. View more details

  • 2001
  • 50m

The Private Life of a Masterpiece

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Samuel West Richard Cork Jonathan Jones John House

All cast & crew

8.6

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Jan 7, 2025

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : BBC Wales Fulmar Television & Film

Summary The series reveals the full and fascinating stories behind famous works of art, not just how they came to be created, but also how they influenced others and came to have a life of their own in the modern world. View more details

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Jan 7, 2025

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : BBC Wales Fulmar Television & Film

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