Acquisitions & Archive
In addition to commissioning and capturing new portraits, the Heroes in Focus Foundation also acquires significant historical works of military portraiture. These acquisitions form part of our growing archive, ensuring that important legacies are preserved for future generations.
The archive is housed at the Rory Lewis Studio in Los Angeles and may be viewed by appointment. From time to time, works from the collection are also made available on loan to galleries and museums. If you are interested in arranging a visitation or discussing a loan, please get in touch.
The Foundation acquires new pieces periodically, each chosen for its historical resonance and connection to our mission of honoring service and leadership.
Presentation Portrait of Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, 1928
Presentation Portrait of Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, 1928
A full-length portrait of Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig of Ypres (1861–1928), photographed by Bassano in full dress uniform with baton in hand. The mount is signed by Dorothy, Dowager Countess Haig in 1928 and inscribed to HMS Spey, a P-class sloop of the Royal Navy.
This work reflects both Haig’s enduring legacy and Lady Haig’s tireless commitment to veterans’ welfare after his death. It was acquired by the Heroes in Focus Foundation in 2025 as the first historical piece in the foundation’s archive, now housed at the Rory Lewis Studio in Los Angeles.