What is the enduring appeal of Preston's most popular painting?
James Gunn's portrait of his wife Pauline has bewitched visitors to the Harris Museum and Art Gallery in Preston for over 50 years. When first exhibited at the Royal Academy, Pauline in the Yellow Dress caused a sensation and The Daily Mail described it as "The Mona Lisa of 1944". Recently, the iconic painting has gained an extra dimension because the bright mustard yellow dress worn by the elegant subject of the portrait has been found and is now also on display. The reporter is Judy Merry.
