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The lost portrait of Lord Wellington, having being stolen from the National Gallery, London, 1961.

A copy of the painting was to feature in the James Bond film, Dr. No, 1962.  

The painting, in Dr. Julius No's lair, in Jamaica.  James Bond makes reference that Dr. No, had stolen the painting.


The painting having been painted by Francisco Goya, during the years 1812 - 14.

Which artist, connected with Swansea, used one of Goya art work as inspiration for his work?

  

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