The Old Masters

The Old Masters

The Old Masters

The Old Masters

The Old Masters

Overview

Set in the Villa of I Tatti outside Florence in 1937, under the menacing shadow of Mussolini, The Old Masters explores the turbulent relationship between the famous art historian Bernard Berenson and the notorious art dealer Joseph Duveen, as they edge towards an explosive final encounter.

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Details

  • Genre: Period, Docudrama/History
  • Time Period: 1930s

Authors

Simon Gray

Simon Gray was born on October 21, 1936, in Hayling Island, England. He attended many schools, such as Westminster School, Dalhousie University, Trinity College, and Cambridge. Gray’s plays include BUTLEY, CLOSE OF PLAY, QUARTERMAINE'S TERMS, and THE COMMON PURSUIT. CLOSE OF ...
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