Publisher's Synopsis
In 1964, Rothenstein retired from a very different Tate Gallery. Under his direction, it had acquired government funding, escaped the control of the National Gallery, and become firmly established both as the principal collection of modern art in the United Kingdom and the best collection of British art in the world. This book tells the story of Rothenstein's work at the Tate and beyond, from his childhood on; it is a portrait of determination and commitment, balanced and clear-eyed but nonetheless inspiring.