The portrait is one of the most reproduced photos of the 20th century.
– Canadian authorities are investigating the theft of a famous portrait of Winston Churchill.
The portrait by Canadian photographer Yousuf Karsh is one of the most reproduced photos of the 20th century. The original was on display in Ottawa’s Chateau Laurier Hotel, but sometime between Christmas and January 6 someone stole the original and replaced it with a reproduction. Last weekend, hotel employees noticed the frame holding the print was not hung properly, and the frame did not match others in the space.An expert on art theft is optimistic the original will be recovered but points out that arrests in cases like this are rare.
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