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Pallant House Gallery acquires paintings of first gay kiss in British theatre
Pallant House Gallery in Chichester has announced the acquisition of a series of paintings depicting the first gay kiss and drag ball in British theatre. The five works by British artist Leonard Rosoman R.A (1913-2012) have been acquired from the estate of the artist’s widow Roxanne Wruble Rosoman (1937-2018) through the Acceptance in Lieu Scheme.The five paintings, created as part of Rosoman’s A Patriot for Me series, are based on John Osborne’s controversial play of the same name, which was first performed at the Royal Court in 1965.