THE first major exhibition in 40 years of Bradford-born artist Sir William Rothenstein has opened in the city.

From Bradford to Benares: The Art of Sir William Rothenstein is on show at Cartwright Hall Art Gallery.

As well as using many of Bradford Council’s substantial collection of Rothenstein’s work, the exhibition includes loans from major public and private collections.

Councillor Susan Hinchcliffe (pictured), the council’s executive member for culture, said: “This will be a fascinating exhibition.”

The exhibition runs until Sunday, July 12.