Hiscox, Ltd. (HSX) 2004年年度报告「LSE」.pdf

1、Hiscox plc Report and Accounts 2004John Virtue(pictured above)went to the top of SomersetHouse overlooking the Thamesevery morning while workingon his exhibition at the NationalGallery.He sketched thelandscape into small sketchbooks.Later he would translate thosequick drawings into hugewonderful pan

2、oramas of London.We feature the work of John Virtue in this years Reportand Accounts as we have beenclosely involved with his workover the years culminating in hiscurrent exhibition at the NationalGallery.I had admired and boughthis work before first meetinghim during his exhibition atTate St Ives i

3、n Cornwall in 1999.He became a good friend and I had the privilege of being a small part of his journey fromhis studio in Exeter to theincredible challenge of beingAssociate Artist at theNational Gallery.I cannot imagine a greater testthan being given studio spacein such an awe inspiring buildingand

4、 having to make new artfor public display amongstthe work of world mastersin Londons greatest Gallery.John responded with amazingbravery,energy,creativity,discipline and talent.The resultwas a triumph and we areproud to have been his sponsor.I hope that we can mirror hisresponse to his challenge in

5、ourpursuit of excellence at Hiscox.Robert HiscoxChairmanCover and page 5Detail of Landscape No.705,2003-4acrylic,black ink and shellac on canvas244 x 244cmFacing imageDetail of Landscape No.706,2003-4acrylic,black ink and shellac on canvas244 x 244cm Hiscox plc,London Pages 12-13Detail of Landscape

6、No.759,2003-4 acrylic,black ink and shellac on canvas 305 x 244cmPhoto The National Gallery,LondonPage 1Detail of Landscape No.663,2003acrylic,black ink and shellac on canvas183 x 183cm Hiscox plc,LondonPage 8Detail of Landscape No.658,2003acrylic,black ink and shellac on canvas183 x 183cmHiscox plc