Jacob Rothschild on MacGregor appointment at National Gallery

Title

Jacob Rothschild on MacGregor appointment at National Gallery

Genre

Interview

TX Date

1 Aug 1986

Year of production

1986

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Duration

00:03:04

Description

Jacob Rothschild, Chairman of the Trustees, on the appointment of Neil MacGregor as the director of the National Gallery. He talks about how the decision was reached, the qualities sought, and whether MacGregor was the second choice. Female interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Jacob Rothschild

Keywords

Employment; Art; Art galleries; Neil MacGregor; National Gallery; Company directors

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